Win number 85: Hazel Green just 2 wins from state record

HAZEL GREEN, Ala. (WAFF) - 85 down. Two more to go. The Hazel Green girl’s basketball team defeated the Bob Jones Patriots, 48-36, winning its 85th consecutive game on Wednesday.

With the victory, the Trojans improved to 26-0 on the year. Leah Brooks led the Trojans with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Teammate Zyriah Price added 15 points.

The Lauderdale County High School girl’s basketball team holds the record for winning 86-straight games from 2013-15.

Hazel Green will have the chance to tie the all-time record Friday at Fairfield. A win against Fairfield would give Hazel Green a chance to break the record on Saturday against Riverdale of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Hazel Green’s last lost occurred on Dec. 19, 2020.

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