Stewart County proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 26) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 55-52 victory over the Early County Bobcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Royal Knights have posted since January 20, 2024.
Early County lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Ty'Jerrica Russell, who posted 14 points along with seven assists and six rebounds. That's the most assists Russell has posted since back in January of 2024. Nakevia Brown was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten boards.
Stewart County's record now sits at 6-9. As for Early County, they moved to 13-6 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Stewart County is taking a road trip to take on Pataula Charter Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Stewart County is facing Pataula Charter Academy at the right time seeing as Pataula Charter Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Early County, they will be playing at home against Seminole County at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Seminole County will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Early County surely won't give up without a fight.
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