Tigers win big, while McKnight’s group falls

FAYETTE – Try as they might, Flora McKnight’s Jefferson County Lady Tigers just can’t seem to stay on the winning track. Tuesday night continued a trend that saw McKnight’s squad lose another close one, as they fell at home to the Hazelhurst Lady Indians, 68-65.

The Lady Tigers, who dropped to 6-8 overall and 3-3 in division play, held a slim five-point lead at the half, but the Lady Indians shot themselves into a tie ball game after three quarters. Victoria Richardson fueled the road win going for 25 points.

In defeat, Travalyn Smith and Paulesha McBride were admirable once again, scoring 27 and 20 points, respectively.

Shaterrica Hall chipped in with eight, while Kenyatta Williams had a half dozen.

JCHS boys 90, Hazelhurst 67

The Tigers didn’t struggle at all, scoring gobs of points in the first half, behind the hot hand of Juan Wyatt, who torched the Indian defense for 30.

Dewones Smith and Delvin Thompson responded to the Indian defense with 15 and 11, respectively.

The Tigers evened their mark at 7-7, and more importantly, 4-2 in division play, despite getting a combined 35 points from two different players named Steve Smith on the Indian roster.

David Tyler and Lakendrick Harried each tallied a half dozen.

The Tigers and Lady Tigers will travel to face North Pike in a key division matchup on Friday.

Hazlehurst 68, Jefferson County 65

HHS: 131915 21 – 68

JCHS 18191018 – 65

HHS: Victoria Richardson 25, Marquita Rockingham 9, Aiesha Collins 9, Chiquita Sanfer 8, Keela Tanner 8, Angelina Brown 5, Kristy Murray 2, Stephanie Wiley 2.

JCHS (6-8, 3-3):Travalyn Smith 27, Paulesha McBride 20, Shaterrica Hall 8, Kenyatta Williams 6, Patricia Wilson 4.

Next: Fri. at North Pike.

Jefferson County 90, Hazlehurst 67

HHS:211812 15 – 67

JCHS32278 23 – 90

HHS: Steve Smith 20, Steve Smith 15, Wes harris 6, Glen Richardson 6, Raman Wood 5, Shawn Lee 5, John Coleman 3, al Jones 2, Corey Mason 2, Bryant Catchings 2.

JCHS: (7-7, 4-2) Juan Wyatt 30, Dewones Smith 15, Delvin Thompson 11, David Tyler 6, Lakendrick Harried 6, Chris Carridine 5, Joshfer Nichols 4, Wayne Tyler 3, Jermond Banks 3, Londell Eanochs 2.

Next: Fri. at North Pike.