If Ware Shoals was feeling good fresh off their 72-24 takedown of Whitmire last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Ware Shoals Hornets came up short against the Dixie Hornets on Thursday, falling 44-23. Ware Shoals hasn't had much luck with Dixie recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Despite the loss, Ware Shoals saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Bella Davis posted ten points.
Leading Dixie to victory were Kerrie O'Shields and Jaylia Turner. O'Shields had 18 points in addition to seven boards and six steals, while Turner almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine steals. O'Shields has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last nine times she's played. Another player making a difference was Hannah Carter, who earned four points along with nine rebounds and five steals.
Ware Shoals' defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Dixie, they pushed their record up to 5-6 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Calhoun Falls Charter the next time they take the court. Dixie will head out to face Calhoun Falls Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, while Ware Shoals will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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