Disastrous first quarter buries Houston County in Elite Eight loss to Woodward Academy
Unfortunately for the Bears, a disastrous first quarter saw them down 28-3 in an eventual 80-48 final in Wednesday's Elite Eight matchup.
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Houston County rallies in fourth quarter to put away Kennesaw Mountain in Sweet 16
The Bears (23-6) beat Kennesaw Mountain (17-12) 64-43 on Saturday after a fourth-quarter rally turned a single-digit deficit into 20 for the Mustangs just three minutes into the period.
Houston County dominates second half, advances to Sweet 16 with victory over Pope
The Greyhounds (17-12) bared their teeth in a close first-half effort, but Houston County (22-6) only allowed 17 points in the second half to get out of round one with a 67-48 win against Pope on Wednesday.
Lady Eagles over come first-half handicap, beat Houston County 56-18
It’s well documented that Northside (16-10) has a turnover problem, and while it usually hampers their efforts to a great degree, it’s never looked as bad as the first half of their Region 2-5A play-in game against Houston County (0-24).
“They’re very special kids”: Lady Bears coach Dani Wright reflects on seniors, turbulent season
Alaina Coley and Sameena Khan were HoCo’s only two seniors celebrated during senior night. Having two seniors not only means you’re an extremely young team, it means there’s only so many places you can look for leadership.
Turnovers snowball in Lady Bears’ 61-22 loss to Lee County
Houston County (0-20, 0-8 Region 2-5A) started Tuesday’s contest against Lee County (16-7, 7-1 Region) looking like they were ready for a competitive game, and hopefully their first win. But soon their turnovers went from troublesome to overwhelming, and the Lady Bears lost in a lopsided 61-22 final
Josh Jackson celebrates 1000 career points in Houston County’s win against Thomas County Central
It was straight to business for the Houston County Bears (11-5, 2-0 Region 2-5A) on Friday as they finished a blowout of Thomas County Central (8-7, 0-3 Region) with a 72-48 final.
Lady Bears lose first region game 67-9 to Northside
The region schedule has begun for Houston County (0-13, 0-1 Region 2-5A) but they’re still looking for their first victory of the season after a 67-9 loss to Northside (11-3, 2-0 Region) at home on Saturday.
PHOTOS: Holiday Hoops around Houston County
Photos from the Screamin' Demon Invitational at Warner Robins High School and the Forrest B. Johnson & Associates Holiday Hoops Classic at Northside High School on the weekend of Dec. 19.
Josh Jackson’s 30-piece drops Southwest-Macon in finale of Screamin’ Demon Invitational
Houston County (7-3) showed again why they’re often in the nightcap spot of invitationals as Josh Jackson put on a show to take down Southwest-Macon (8-4) 72-61 to end the Screamin’ Demon Invitational at Warner Robins High School.
Houston County rallies in fourth quarter to put away Kennesaw Mountain in Sweet 16
The Bears (23-6) beat Kennesaw Mountain (17-12) 64-43 on Saturday after a fourth-quarter rally turned a single-digit deficit into 20 for the Mustangs just three minutes into the period.
Houston County dominates second half, advances to Sweet 16 with victory over Pope
The Greyhounds (17-12) bared their teeth in a close first-half effort, but Houston County (22-6) only allowed 17 points in the second half to get out of round one with a 67-48 win against Pope on Wednesday.
Lady Eagles over come first-half handicap, beat Houston County 56-18
It’s well documented that Northside (16-10) has a turnover problem, and while it usually hampers their efforts to a great degree, it’s never looked as bad as the first half of their Region 2-5A play-in game against Houston County (0-24).
“They’re very special kids”: Lady Bears coach Dani Wright reflects on seniors, turbulent season
Alaina Coley and Sameena Khan were HoCo’s only two seniors celebrated during senior night. Having two seniors not only means you’re an extremely young team, it means there’s only so many places you can look for leadership.
Turnovers snowball in Lady Bears’ 61-22 loss to Lee County
Houston County (0-20, 0-8 Region 2-5A) started Tuesday’s contest against Lee County (16-7, 7-1 Region) looking like they were ready for a competitive game, and hopefully their first win. But soon their turnovers went from troublesome to overwhelming, and the Lady Bears lost in a lopsided 61-22 final
Josh Jackson celebrates 1000 career points in Houston County’s win against Thomas County Central
It was straight to business for the Houston County Bears (11-5, 2-0 Region 2-5A) on Friday as they finished a blowout of Thomas County Central (8-7, 0-3 Region) with a 72-48 final.
Lady Bears lose first region game 67-9 to Northside
The region schedule has begun for Houston County (0-13, 0-1 Region 2-5A) but they’re still looking for their first victory of the season after a 67-9 loss to Northside (11-3, 2-0 Region) at home on Saturday.
PHOTOS: Holiday Hoops around Houston County
Photos from the Screamin' Demon Invitational at Warner Robins High School and the Forrest B. Johnson & Associates Holiday Hoops Classic at Northside High School on the weekend of Dec. 19.
Josh Jackson’s 30-piece drops Southwest-Macon in finale of Screamin’ Demon Invitational
Houston County (7-3) showed again why they’re often in the nightcap spot of invitationals as Josh Jackson put on a show to take down Southwest-Macon (8-4) 72-61 to end the Screamin’ Demon Invitational at Warner Robins High School.