John Milledge Academy was the 61-58 winner over Stratford Academy when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The John Milledge Academy Trojans took a 57-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Stratford Academy Eagles on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 444th, while the Eagles are ranked 198th).
Several Trojans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Asa Wall, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten boards. Bryce McDonel was another key player, putting up 13 points.
It was another big night for Frankie Raines Jr, who dropped a double-double on 33 points and ten rebounds for Stratford Academy. That makes it five consecutive games in which Raines Jr has scored at least a third of Stratford Academy's points.
John Milledge Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for Stratford Academy, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-4.
John Milledge Academy will welcome Tattnall Square Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Tattnall Square Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Stratford Academy, they are taking a road trip to take on First Presbyterian Day at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Stratford Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62.5 points per game this season.
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