Georgia High School Basketball - John Hancock Academy nipped by Twiggs Academy
January 18, 2024: Sparta, GA 31087 The Twiggs Academy Trojans tipped the host John Hancock Academy Rebels basketball team by a final score of 46-43 in Thursday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Trojans face the Memorial Day Matadors (Savannah, GA) in a GIAA A Region 6 game, on Tuesday, January 23. Twiggs Academy will attempt to move on its 9-4 season record. The Matadors enter the game with a 2-12 record after their 66-27 league loss to Robert Toombs Christian Academy (Lyons, GA).
With the defeat, John Hancock Academy moves to 2-9 on the year. The Rebels travel to David Emanuel Academy (Stillmore, GA) to face the Eagles in a GIAA A Region 4 game on Friday, January 19. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 1-6. David Emanuel Academy lost 47-33 in their recent league game against Thomas Jefferson Academy (Louisville, GA)