Basketball Game Preview: Troup County Tigers vs. LaGrange Grangers

Troup County is 2-8 against LaGrange since December of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Troup County Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the LaGrange Grangers at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Troup County's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.

Troup County fought the good fight in their overtime match against Fayette County on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 68-64 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers. While Troup County didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating Fayette County 20-8 in the first quarter.

Meanwhile, LaGrange waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They took their game with ease, bagging a 77-35 victory over the Lions. That looming 77-35 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Grangers yet this season.

LaGrange is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.7 points per game. As for Troup County, their loss dropped their record down to 9-4.

Troup County came up short against LaGrange in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 51-47. Will Troup County 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.