Basketball Recap: First Presbyterian Day Sets Scoring Season-High Against Central Georgia Arts

Vikings

Team Score

02/03/25 vs Central Georgia Arts	72
01/27/25 vs Piedmont Academy	69
12/28/24 vs Fullington Academy	59
12/06/24 vs Trinity Christian	57
12/27/24 vs Pinewood Christian	54

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask First Presbyterian Day). They took their game on Monday with ease, bagging a 72-38 victory over Central Georgia Arts. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Vikings with their most commanding win of the season.

First Presbyterian Day found their leader in sophomore Jones Handberry, who went 8 for 18 en route to 19 points. Handberry has been hot recently, having posted 17 or more points the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Luke Judah, who went 5 of 8 on his way to 11 points and seven boards.

First Presbyterian Day smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January of 2024.

When it comes to explaining why Central Georgia Arts lost, don't look at Grant Waters. Despite the final result, he posted 11 points and seven rebounds. Maurice Fambro also deserves some recognition as he posted his first blocks of the season.

First Presbyterian Day moved to 5-17 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Central Georgia Arts, their loss was their 21st straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-16.

First Presbyterian Day wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 70-35 defeat against Tattnall Square Academy on the 4th. As for Central Georgia Arts, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Crisp Academy at 6:30 p.m. Central Georgia Arts is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50 points per game this season.