Elbert County and Oglethorpe County are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2018, but not for long. The Elbert County Blue Devils will welcome the Oglethorpe County Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Elbert County knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past eight matchups -- so hopefully Oglethorpe County likes a good challenge.
Elbert County is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Hart County just ended the team's three-game winning streak last Saturday. They took a 69-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bulldogs.
Elbert County's loss came about despite a quality game from Grady Jones, who went 6 of 11 on his way to 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Dealyn Gray, who posted six points.
Meanwhile, Oglethorpe County can finally bid farewell to their ten-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Saturday. They secured a 49-43 W over Athens Academy.
Elbert County's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Oglethorpe County, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-9.
Elbert County came up short against Oglethorpe County in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 62-57. Will Elbert County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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