Metter was the 60-53 winner over McIntosh County Academy when they last played one another back in January of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Metter Tigers were outmatched by the McIntosh County Academy Buccaneers and fell 64-30. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 356th, while the Buccaneers are ranked 116th).
McIntosh County Academy had a senior duo take command as Mj Quarterman dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 boards and Craig Battle went 7 of 15 on his way to 23 points. The matchup was Battle's third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Neo West, who posted five points in addition to ten assists and eight boards.
Metter has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for McIntosh County Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-3.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Metter Tigers challenge the Portal Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McIntosh County Academy, they will host Savannah at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Savannah's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last ten contests.
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