The Scott Eagles were the 80-59 winner over the Augusta Panthers when they last played one another back in February of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Scott fell just short of Augusta by a score of 65-62. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Scott's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Xarek Sarakatsannis, who scored 14 points. The contest was Sarakatsannis' fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Connor Griffin, who scored 11 points.
Scott has been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season. As for Augusta, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
Scott won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Tates Creek on December 30, 2023. The pair have had a bumpy ride up to this point with ten consecutive losses for Tates Creek and three for Scott. Augusta won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Pike County Central on December 30, 2023. Pike County Central is hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses.
