The Southeastern Baptist Chargers continued to compete with determination on the road Tuesday night, facing Holmes Community College in a hard-fought matchup. Despite an 89–71 loss, the Chargers showed heart, effort, and plenty of fight throughout all four quarters.
Southeastern Baptist got off to a challenging start, trailing 24–12 after the first quarter. The Chargers responded in the second quarter, putting together a strong 22-point effort to keep themselves in the game. Although Holmes maintained its lead heading into halftime, Southeastern continued looking for ways to create opportunities and build momentum.
Jair Henry led the Chargers with an outstanding performance, scoring a team-high 28 points while adding seven rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Breyonce' Jim also made a strong impact, finishing with 15 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals. E'marria Phillips contributed 10 points, three rebounds, and a block, while Jakyiah Ashford added five points and an assist.
The Chargers showed their ability to make plays from beyond the arc, knocking down 14 three-pointers as a team. Their fourth-quarter effort was especially encouraging, as Southeastern scored 30 points and continued competing until the final buzzer.
While the result was not what the Chargers hoped for, there were several positive takeaways, including the team's three-point shooting, defensive pressure, and strong individual performances. Southeastern also continued to show its willingness to fight through adversity and finish the game with energy.
The Chargers will take the lessons from this matchup and continue working toward improvement. Every game is an opportunity to grow, build chemistry, and become stronger as a team.
