The Druid Hills Red Devils were the 57-54 winner over the Southwest DeKalb Panthers when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. Druid Hills was just a bucket shy of victory on Wednesday and fell 57-56 to Southwest DeKalb. Druid Hills has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Leading Southwest DeKalb to victory were Thomas Glanton, III and Messiah Mergan. Glanton, III scored 15 points along with six rebounds and three steals, while Mergan scored 16 points along with six rebounds and five steals. Mergan is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for four games straight. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelvin Peek, III, who scored ten points along with five rebounds.
Druid Hills has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-11 record this season. As for Southwest DeKalb, their win bumped their record up to 11-14.
Druid Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Southwest DeKalb, they will head out on the road to face off against Holy Innocents Episcopal at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Holy Innocents Episcopal's favor as the team sits on nine straight wins at home while Southwest DeKalb has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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