Jefferson Davis Academy fought the good fight in their overtime match against Colleton Prep Academy on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks by a score of 51-49. While the Raiders didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the War Hawks 8-4 in the first quarter.
When it comes to explaining why Jefferson Davis Academy lost, don't look at Nasir Void. Despite the final result, he posted 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Colson Loadholt, who scored ten points.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Colleton Prep Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Mateo Castillo, who put up 24 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Braeden Hiers, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 boards.
Jefferson Davis Academy's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-5. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.7 points per game. As for Colleton Prep Academy, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-7.
Jefferson Davis Academy will venture away from home to challenge Mead Hall Episcopal School at 7:30 p.m. on January 14th. Jefferson Davis Academy is facing Mead Hall Episcopal School at the right time seeing as Mead Hall Episcopal School is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Colleton Prep Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 55-45 defeat against Thomas Heyward Academy on the 9th.
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