The John Milledge Academy Trojans will take on the Tattnall Square Academy Trojans at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Last Tuesday, John Milledge Academy came up short against Stratford Academy and fell 57-47. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 440th, while the Eagles are ranked 203rd).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Tattnall Square Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat Piedmont Academy 79-43. The Trojans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 28 points or more this season.
John Milledge Academy better keep an eye on Antone Johnson. He was instrumental in Tattnall Square Academy's win, putting up 32 points. That makes it three consecutive games in which Johnson has scored at least a third of Tattnall Square Academy's points. Another player making a difference was Drew Bacchus, who posted 15 points.
Tattnall Square Academy pushed their record up to 9-2 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 75.3 points per game. As for John Milledge Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
John Milledge Academy came up short against Tattnall Square Academy in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 55-50. Will John Milledge Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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