Natchez is 10-0 against Jefferson County since December of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Natchez Bulldogs will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Jefferson County Tigers, where tip off is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Hopefully Natchez focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 11 on Friday.
Last Friday, Natchez was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 55-49 to South Pike. The loss was the Bulldogs' first of the season.
Despite their loss, Natchez saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. William Johnson, who earned ten points in addition to five rebounds and five steals, was perhaps the best of all. Johnson is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Daylan Haywood, who earned 15 points along with three steals.
Even though they lost, Natchez smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 65 points the game before, Jefferson County was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They took a blow against Piney Woods, falling 69-0.
Having lost for the first time this season, Natchez fell to 2-1. As for Jefferson County, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Natchez against Jefferson County in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, as the squad secured a 79-45 win. Will Natchez repeat their success, or does Jefferson County have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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