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GALLERY: Metter at Effingham County (2-24)
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Effingham County Pushes Late but Falls to Johnson at Home
Effingham County basketball
Nakera Hawkins drives to the basket for Effingham County during Saturday’s 53-45 loss to Johnson. (Mark Lastinger / Effingham Herald)
Updated: Nov 23, 2025, 5:26 PM
Published: Nov 23, 2025, 5:27 PM
 SPRINGFIELD, Ga. —Effingham County's Nakera Hawkins poured in 17 points and Shaunici Calhoun added 16, but the Rebels fell to visiting Johnson 53-45 on Saturday night.

Hawkins suffered a lower leg injury midway through the fourth quarter. Despite missing their leading scorer, ECHS cut into Johnson's lead before the Atomsmashers pulled away in the final minute.