Cottondale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 56-53 heartbreaker at the hands of the Graceville Tigers. The Hornets were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 60-51.
Cameron Odom and Tramond Collins certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Odom went 6 for 13 on his way to 20 points and seven rebounds, while Collins almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Trashonn Collins, who posted nine points and seven rebounds.
Graceville found their leader in sophomore Lechien James, who went 6 of 8 from beyond the arc on his way to 26 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points James has scored all season. Mj Yeager was another key player, putting up 11 points and five rebounds.
Cottondale's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Graceville, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Cottondale will head out to face off against Chipley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Graceville, they will welcome Malone at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Graceville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.6 points per game this season.
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