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 defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
First Presbyterian Day lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Wills Handberry, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds. Breck Griffin was another key contributor, scoring 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 success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Baylor Cobb led the charge by scoring 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Harris Mcclarin, who scored 16 points.
First Presbyterian Day has been struggling recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. As for Brentwood, the win (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 match is against Augusta Prep Day at 3:30 p.m. on January 6th. Augusta Prep Day is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games.
