Barons Suffer Narrow Loss to Night Hawks in SSAC Conference Game

In a hard-fought Southern States Athletic Conference game on February 8, 2025, the Brewton-Parker Barons suffered defeat at the hands of the Thomas Night Hawks at their home court in Mount Vernon. Despite a tightly contested first half, the final score read 89-77 in favor of Thomas. The game began competitively, with both teams exchanging the lead several times. Only two points separated the teams by halftime, with the Night Hawks slightly ahead, 42-40. However, the tide turned significantly in the second half as Thomas expanded their lead and ultimately secured the win. Grant Sanders led the scoring for the Barons with an impressive 34 points, along with 11 rebounds and three steals. Tommy J Tisdale III contributed 14 points and four steals, while Dre Burroughs added 11 points and five rebounds. Despite the offensive performances, the Barons were unable to contain the Night Hawks entirely. Looking ahead, the Barons will face Blue Mountain on February 13, 2025, attempting to improve their current season record of 7 wins and 17 losses. The game is scheduled in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, offering another challenging test for the team as they strive to turn their season around.