Lyons, GA. – January 6, 2025 | Head Coach Jared Goodwin | Article by Coach Terry Goodwin
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The Toombs County Boys Basketball team kicked off January with an impressive 63-47 victory over Montgomery County but faced a challenging weekend with back-to-back losses against Vidalia and Jeff Davis.
Strong Start Against Montgomery County
The HoopDawgs opened the month on a high note, showcasing their offensive and defensive prowess in a dominant win over Montgomery County. Key performances included: Mike Polke: A stellar all-around effort with 19 points, 10 steals, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. Parker Stanley: Another double-double with 14 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals. Gavin Fletcher: A standout performance with 19 points, 3 rebounds, 4 steals, and a block. Cornelius “Junior” Bullard: Contributed 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 blocks. The win pushed the team to a 6-2 overall record and 1-0 in region play.
Tough Losses Against Vidalia and Jeff Davis
The weekend presented challenges for the HoopDawgs, as they dropped two hard-fought games. Friday: Vidalia (41-36 Loss) Despite leading early, Toombs was outscored 11-5 in the fourth quarter. Notable performances included: Mike Polke: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Parker Stanley: 9 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists. Gavin Fletcher: 3 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and a block. Tucker Braddy: 3 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals. Cornelius “Junior” Bullard: 4 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 2 steals.
Saturday at Jeff Davis
In another close battle, the Dawgs fell to Jeff Davis 55-51 after being outscored in the second and third quarters. Standout efforts included: Parker Stanley: 13 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, and 3 blocks. Gavin Fletcher: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks. Mike Polke: 11 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and a block. Cornelius “Junior” Bullard: 10 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and a steal. Maurice Oglesby: 2 points and 8 rebounds. Jaydan Mitchell: 3 points and 3 rebounds.
These results bring the HoopDawgs to 6-4 overall and 1-1 in region play. Next up, the team will travel to Swainsboro for a region game on Tuesday. JV tips off at 3:30 PM, followed by the girls at 5:00 PM and the boys at 6:30 PM. Go Dogs! Be A Dawg!
