Hiram was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 44-31 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Paulding Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hornets of the 53-39 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2024.
Hiram's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Adriana Howell, who posted three points along with seven blocks and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Brittain Payne, who scored ten points and five steals.
Hiram's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for East Paulding, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Hiram will venture away from home to challenge South Paulding at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for East Paulding, they will head out to square off against North Paulding at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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