North Springs lost against Southwest DeKalb back in November of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The North Springs Spartans came up short against the Southwest DeKalb Panthers, falling 71-48. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 344th, while the Panthers are ranked 22nd).
Southwest DeKalb was led to victory by Messiah Mergan and Aaron Burks. Mergan went 9 for 15 on his way to 23 points and three steals, while Burks almost dropped a double-double on 23 points and nine rebounds. That's the most points Burks has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Ushery, who posted nine points in addition to five assists and five boards.
North Springs' defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-12. As for Southwest DeKalb, they pushed their record up to 15-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Springs will face off against St. Pius X Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in St. Pius X Catholic's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last nine contests. As for Southwest DeKalb, they will challenge Northview at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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