The George Walton Academy Bulldogs will face off against the Stratford Academy Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. George Walton Academy is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Two weeks ago, George Walton Academy ended up a good deal behind Brentwood and lost 53-36. The game marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Jaylen Alston-Taylor put forth a good effort for the losing side as he went 5 for 10 on his way to 13 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Foshee, who posted four points and seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, George Walton Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Stratford Academy greeted the New Year with with a 71-55 win over Westfield School.
Stratford Academy has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.6 points per game. As for George Walton Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
George Walton Academy didn't have too much breathing room in their match against Stratford Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, but they still walked away with a 55-51 victory. Will George Walton Academy repeat their success, or does Stratford Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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