Athens Christian is 2-8 against George Walton Academy since January of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Athens Christian Eagles will face off against the George Walton Academy Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. Athens Christian is coming into the match hot, having won their last five games.
Athens Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against Tallulah Falls by a score of 45-32. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 17th, while the Indians are ranked 217th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, George Walton Academy posted their closest win since January 4th on Friday. They had just enough and edged out Loganville Christian Academy 43-40.
Athens Christian better focus on containing Leila Mathis and Ashley Hill as the pair were huge in George Walton Academy's win. Mathis dropped a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Hill posted 12 points in addition to six boards and three steals. Mathis is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 46% in the last three games she's played.
Athens Christian's record now sits at 22-4. As for George Walton Academy, their record is now 18-6.
Everything came up roses for Athens Christian against George Walton Academy in their previous matchup last Thursday, as the squad secured a 62-35 victory. Will Athens Christian repeat their success, or does George Walton Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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