Commerce and Elbert County are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2017, but not for long. The Tigers will head out to square off against the Blue Devils at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Commerce knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 15 games -- so hopefully Elbert County likes a good challenge.
On Tuesday, Commerce made easy work of Oglethorpe County and carried off a 73-50 win. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Essien Lockleer
| 02/03/26 vs Oglethorpe County | 80% |
| 01/30/26 @ Athens Academy | 56% |
| 01/23/26 vs Providence Christian Academy | 64% |
| 01/20/26 @ Banks County | 50% |
| 01/13/26 vs Elbert County | 67% |
| + 3 more games |
Essien Lockleer continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, shooting 80% from the field en route to 19 points and three steals. He is on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 47% in the last eight games he's played. Bryson Parks was another key player, putting up 11 points and eight rebounds.
Commerce smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in November of 2025.
Meanwhile, Elbert County's game on Wednesday was all tied up 29-29 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They came out on top against Warren County by a score of 60-53.
Commerce's record now sits at 19-3. As for Elbert County, their record is now 9-11.
Commerce strolled past Elbert County when the teams last played back in January by a score of 71-56. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was the Blue Devils' Aj Brown, who went 8-for-16 on his way to 19 points and seven boards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Tigers still be able to contain Brown? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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