Atkins had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Western Guilford Hornets on Friday, falling 67-47. The Camels just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Atkins still got an impressive performance from Ashton Green, who went 9 for 12 en route to 15 points plus six rebounds. Another player making a difference was DJ Wheeler, who scored six points plus two steals.
Western Guilford's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Michael Webster, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Seth Harris, who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds.
Atkins has already played their next game, a 73-68 loss against Triad Baptist Christian Academy on the 19th. As for Western Guilford, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 75-48 win against Eastern Guilford on the 19th.
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