The First Presbyterian Day Vikings's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their sixth straight loss. They fell 54-46 to Brentwood. First Presbyterian Day was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Brentwood apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Several Vikings players turned in solid performances, despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Wills Handberry, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Breck Griffin, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, First Presbyterian Day smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Brentwood's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Baylor Cobb, who scored 17 points. Harris Mcclarin was another key contributor, scoring 16 points.
First Presbyterian Day has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. As for Brentwood, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-2.
First Presbyterian Day won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Westfield School at 4:00 p.m. on January 6th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Georgia (Westfield School is ranked 493rd, while First Presbyterian Day is ranked 498th). Brentwood won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Augusta Prep Day at 3:30 p.m. on January 6th. Augusta Prep Day is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games.
