Decatur Central couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 62-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Southport Cardinals on Saturday. The Hawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2022.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Southport to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ryleigh Hamilton, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. Kassie Mcmasters was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds.
Southport's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Decatur Central wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 66-45 defeat against Franklin Central on the 9th. Southport has also already played their next matchup, a 63-55 loss against Connersville on the 9th.
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