Athens Academy was the 69-63 winner over Banks County when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Athens Academy Spartans took a 59-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Banks County Leopards on Thursday. The Spartans just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Kolby Watson was his usual excellent self, going 7 of 9 en route to 17 points along with seven boards and five assists for Banks County. The contest was Watson's eighth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Antonio Gonzalez, who went 6 of 14 on his way to 13 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals.
Athens Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Banks County, their victory bumped their record up to 9-7.
Athens Academy will host Rabun County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rabun County knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 18 matchups -- so hopefully Athens Academy likes a good challenge. As for Banks County, they will venture away from home to face off against Providence Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Banks County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.5 points per game this season.
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