Trion posted their closest victory since December 27, 2023 on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Mt. Zion Eagles 62-59. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bulldogs.
Despite the loss, Mt. Zion still got an impressive performance from Xavier Buckner, who went 12 of 19 en route to 32 points and six boards. With that strong performance, Buckner is now averaging an impressive 15.4 points per game. Another player making a difference was Corvin Palmer, who posted 12 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Bulldogs
| 01/17/25 vs Mt. Zion | 62-59 |
| 12/17/24 vs Haralson County | 75-44 |
| 12/07/24 vs Pepperell | 68-48 |
| 12/06/24 vs Atlanta Classical Academy | 73-54 |
Trion's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-5. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.5 points per game. As for Mt. Zion, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.
Trion wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 59-50 win against Model on the 18th. Mt. Zion has also already played their next contest, a 55-54 victory against Lithia Springs on the 18th.
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