The Bulloch Academy Gators's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They took a 59-42 bruising from Frederica Academy. While losing is never fun, Bulloch Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 359th, while Frederica Academy is ranked 125th).
Bulloch Academy lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Jackson Sheppard, who scored 15 points along with seven rebounds and seven steals. Shamar Jenkins was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with two steals.
Bulloch Academy's loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Frederica Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-2 record this season.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Westminster Schools of Augusta the next time they take the court. Frederica Academy will head out to face Westminster Schools of Augusta at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, while Bulloch Academy will host them at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
