Basketball Recap: Armuchee Falls Despite Big Games from Alyrik Wood and Trenton Cothran

By Team Reports Dec 5, 2024, 4:28am

Basketball Recap: Armuchee Indians vs. Coosa Eagles

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Armuchee lost against Coosa back in February, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Armuchee Indians took a 53-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Coosa Eagles. While the Indians didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 15-8 in the first quarter.

Armuchee's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Trenton Cothran, who posted 14 points plus six rebounds and three blocks, and Alyrik Wood, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jakson Hightower, who had four points along with six rebounds and two steals.

Jaylen Worfford was the offensive standout of the game as he scored 13 points plus six steals. Worfford is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was DJ Johnson, who posted four points plus five assists and five rebounds.

Armuchee is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4. As for Coosa, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.

Armuchee will host Dalton Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Armuchee is facing Dalton Academy at the right time seeing as Dalton Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Coosa, they will venture away from home to square off against Gordon Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Gordon Central's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.

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