There's no place like home for Athens Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They took down the George Walton Academy Bulldogs 53-39 on Friday. This was a revenge game for the Eagles: when they faced off against the Bulldogs back in December of 2024, they had to take a 49-37 loss.
George Walton Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Leila Mathis, who went 9 for 13 on her way to 22 points. That's the most points Mathis has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Ashley Hill, who posted ten points and five boards.
Eagles
| 01/24/25 vs George Walton Academy | 53-39 |
| 01/09/25 vs Bethlehem Christian Academy | 78-24 |
| 01/03/25 vs Lakeview Academy | 48-45 |
| 12/21/24 vs Landmark Christian | 65-18 |
| 12/06/24 vs Loganville Christian Academy | 58-36 |
| + 3 more games |
Athens Christian pushed their record up to 17-3 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.5 points per game. As for George Walton Academy, they moved to 13-3 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Athens Christian will venture away from home to face off against Lakeview Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for George Walton Academy, they will head out to take on Tallulah Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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