The Stratford Academy Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They fell just short of Brookstone by a score of 42-39.
Despite the defeat, Stratford Academy saw an underclassman step up: Maggie Jamison scored 17 points. Reagan Ray was another key contributor, scoring 8 points.
Brookstone's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Carsyn Galligan, who scored 10 points along with 8 rebounds and 3 steals. The matchup was Galligan's fifth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Maggie Yancey, who scored 13 points along with 3 steals.
Stratford Academy has yet to win a contest at home this season, leaving them with a 0-3 record. As for Brookstone, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Stratford Academy will head out on the road to face off against Heritage at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Heritage is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games. As for Brookstone, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Kendrick at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Georgia (Kendrick is ranked 280th, while Brookstone is ranked 285th).
