After flying high against Vernon last Tuesday, Cottondale came back down to earth. The Hornets were outmatched by the Marianna Bulldogs and fell 77-45. The Hornets were not able to make up for their loss to the Bulldogs from their previous meeting back in January.
Cottondale lost on Tuesday despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Trashonn Collins, who shot 53% from the field on his way to 20 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Tramond Collins, who posted 11 points and six boards.
Marianna had a senior duo take command as Jacobi Killings went 6-for-8 en route to 14 points and three steals and Mason Mobley shot 50% from the field to rack up 17 points and five rebounds. Killings continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Gabe Knaus also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assists of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Cottondale fell to 2-1. As for Marianna, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cottondale will welcome Wewahitchka at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Marianna, they will challenge Crestview at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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