Rockmart was handed a 32-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. It was close, but they ultimately received the gift of a 58-56 victory from a begrudging Yellowjackets squad. That's more bragging rights for they, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Despite the loss, Calhoun saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Trace Hawkins posted 18 points along with six steals and five assists. Hawkins' big performance that evening made it seven games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Blake Hammett, who scored 13 points.
Rockmart's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Calhoun, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Rockmart will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Sonoraville at 7:30 p.m. on January 2, 2026. As for Calhoun, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 74-21 victory against Armuchee on the 19th.
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