Athens Drive dropped to 4-3 on Wednesday, ending the team's seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They lost 55-33 to the Willow Spring Storm. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Jaguars of the 58-26 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2024.
Athens Drive's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Heidi Ford, who posted 11 points along with five boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Sienna Reynolds, who earned eight points and ten rebounds.
As for Willow Spring, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-0. Fans of they have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Willow Spring found their leader in sophomore Lily Temple, who had 27 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Temple has scored all season. Ahnala Temple was another key player, putting up seven points and seven steals.
Athens Drive and Willow Spring will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Jaguars are set to take on their familiar foe Millbrook at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Willow Spring will square off against rival Panther Creek at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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