Basketball Recap: Stephenson Takes a Loss

Stephenson lost against North Clayton on January 7th and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Stephenson Jaguars fell to the North Clayton Eagles 63-57. The Jaguars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

North Clayton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Triston Magitt, who went 5 of 10 on his way to 13 points in addition to seven boards and four steals. That's the most steals Magitt has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Dallas Fisher, who went 7 for 11 en route to 15 points and six rebounds.

Stephenson's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for North Clayton, the win got them back to even at 10-10.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stephenson will square off against Stone Mountain at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North Clayton, they will challenge Cedar Grove at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cedar Grove knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully North Clayton likes a good challenge.