This season hasn't been kind to the Clarke Prep Gators, who are still winless after their seventh contest. Their tough 51-25 defeat to Sparta Academy on Friday might stick with them for a while. Clarke Prep was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 26-4.
Sparta Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sam Cook, who scored 17 points. The contest was Cook's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Logan Robinson, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Clarke Prep bumped their record down to 0-7 with that loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Sparta Academy, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-9.
Clarke Prep will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Bessemer Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 12, 2024. Sparta Academy is on the road again on Tuesday and play against Lowndes Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 2, 2024. Lowndes Academy is coming into the contest hot, having won their last five games.
