If the Quitman County Hornets were feeling good off their 70-35 takedown of the Furlow Charter School Falcons last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Quitman County was outmatched by Early County on the road and fell 86-36. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Quitman County in their matchups with Early County: they've now lost six in a row.
K'eMarion Pugh was the offensive standout of the match as he scored eight points along with six steals and five rebounds. Nathaniel Tinson was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with four steals and two blocks.
Quitman County's defeat dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Early County, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Quitman County will be playing in front of their home fans against Stewart County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Stewart County is hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses. As for Early County, they will head out on the road to square off against Mitchell County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
