Cook's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They pulled ahead with a 60-59 photo finish over the Brooks County Trojans. The Hornets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Cook's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ethan Rayburn, who posted 12 points. Ryan Thompson J.R. was another key player, going 8 of 20 on his way to 24 points and five steals.
Several Trojans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Colten Gosier, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 16 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Ceaser Brown, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds.
Hornets
| 12/07/24 @ Brooks County | 60-59 |
| 12/06/24 @ Clinch County | 38-74 |
| 12/03/24 vs Bainbridge | 40-66 |
| 11/30/24 @ Turner County | 21-72 |
| 11/26/24 vs Irwin County | 53-37 |
Cook's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4.
Cook wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, an 80-40 defeat against Turner County on the 10th. As for Brooks County, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 66-32 loss against Berrien on the 10th.
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