Tough Week For MCHS Eagles
The Montgomery County High School basketball teams faced a demanding schedule last week, taking the court 3 times in 5 days. The slate included nonregion bouts against Claxton and Portal, sandwiched around a key Region contest against the Wilcox County Patriots. It was a challenging week for the program as the Lady Eagles struggled to find their rhythm, dropping all 3 contests, while the boys’ squad managed to salvage a victory in their opener against Claxton before falling in the weekend matchups.
Eagles vs. Claxton
The week began on Tuesday as the Eagles hosted the Claxton Tigers. In the girls' matchup, the Lady Eagles fought hard but ultimately fell short, losing to Claxton by a score of 42-34. The offense struggled to close the gap late in the game, resulting in the 8-point defeat.
The boys’ game provided the highlight of the week for MCHS. The Eagles came out firing, taking a 22-17 lead by the end of the first quarter. They maintained that momentum going into the locker room, holding a 40-33 advantage at halftime. Claxton rallied in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 3 points, making the score 52-49, but Montgomery County held their composure down the stretch. Powered by a stellar performance from Jaquez Kelly, who dropped a game-high 32 points, and a solid 16-point contribution from Stekanye Tate, the Eagles secured the 76-71 victory. Eagles vs. Wilcox Co.
On Friday, the teams faced their lone Region opponent of the week, the Wilcox County Patriots. It was a tough outing for the Lady Eagles, who found themselves in a deep hole early. Wilcox County jumped out to a dominant 23-4 lead after the first quarter and extended that to 35-18 by halftime. The Patriots didn't let up, pushing the lead to 54-26 by the end of the third. The Lady Eagles were unable to mount a comeback, falling 59- 30.
The boys’ game was a much tighter affair. The Eagles battled back and forth with the Patriots in a contest that came down to the final possessions. despite a valiant effort to replicate Tuesday's success, MCHS ended up on the wrong side of the scoreboard, losing a heartbreaker 66-63.
Eagles vs. Portal
The grueling week concluded on Saturday against the Portal Panthers. Fatigue seemed to set in for the Lady Eagles, who struggled offensively against a stout Portal defense. The Lady Eagles were unable to generate enough scoring opportunities and lost the game 47-22.
The boys’ team also faced a difficult night against a high-powered Portal squad. The Panthers took control early and never looked back, dominating the Eagles on both ends of the floor. The game ended with Portal rolling over MCHS for an 82-34 victory.
