Ola and Locust Grove are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2020, but not for long. Both will face off at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
On Friday, Ola came up short against Jones County and fell 58-51. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Mustangs came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 146th, while the Greyhounds are ranked 385th).
Meanwhile, Locust Grove also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Hampton by a score of 60-51.
Locust Grove's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Ola, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-5.
Ola came up short against Locust Grove when the teams last played back in January, falling 58-53. Will Ola have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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