Georgia High School Basketball - Athens Christian tops Elbert County
January 12, 2024: Athens, GA 30601 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Athens Christian Eagles (Athens, GA) and the visiting Elbert County Blue Devils (Elberton, GA), saw Athens Christian's basketball squad knock off Elbert County by a tally of 68-54.
With the victory, Athens Christian improves its record to 10-7 on the campaign. The Eagles host Rabun County (Tiger, GA) to play the Wildcats in a A D1 Region 8 challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 6-12. Rabun County won 59-47 in their recent non-league challenge against Prince Avenue Christian (Athens, GA)
Next up, the Blue Devils play the Oglethorpe County Patriots (Lexington, GA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 13. Elbert County will attempt to improve on its 4-13 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 9-6 record after their 62-46 non-league win over Oconee County (Watkinsville, GA).