Johnson won against Hancock Central last Saturday with 54 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Saturday. The Atomsmashers came out on top against the Effingham County Rebels by a score of 54-45. The Atomsmashers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Rebels, too.
Effingham County's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Noah Reese, who posted ten points along with seven boards and five assists. Jatiyus Scott was another key player, putting up seven points.
Johnson has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 54.0 points this season. As for Effingham County, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Johnson didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 70-64 defeat against New Hampstead on the 24th. As for Effingham County, they have also already played their next contest, a 55-49 loss against Groves on the 24th.
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