With a playoff win on the line, Lovett rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They secured a 58-52 W over the Athens Academy Spartans. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 135th, while the Spartans are ranked 354th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lovett was led to victory by Cameron Cannon and Daniel Gadsden. Cannon posted 23 points and four steals, while Gadsden on his way to 13 points in addition to five boards and four blocks. That's the most blocks Gadsden has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Casani Bartlett, who earned four points along with five assists and five rebounds.
Lovett has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-11 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.8 points over those games. Athens Academy is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-16.
Lovett has already played their next matchup, a 73-54 loss against Mount Paran Christian on the 22nd. Athens Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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