Preview: McIntosh County Academy Buccaneers vs. Brantley County Herons
The McIntosh County Academy Buccaneers will finish 2023 at home by hosting the Brantley County Herons at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. McIntosh County Academy is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
Last Saturday, McIntosh County Academy was beaten by Atkinson County 64-35. McIntosh County Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 39-19.
Meanwhile, Brantley County earned a 53-44 victory over Bacon County on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Brantley County.
McIntosh County Academy's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 1-6. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 28.0 points per game. As for Brantley County, their win bumped their record up to 5-6.
McIntosh County Academy lost to Brantley County at home by a decisive 55-39 margin in their previous matchup back in February of 2022. Will McIntosh County Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
