Stratford Academy typically has all the answers at home, but on Saturday George Walton Academy proved too difficult a challenge. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 49-46 win over the Stratford Academy Eagles. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bulldogs also won the last time the pair played back in January of 2024.
George Walton Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Leila Mathis led the charge by going 6 for 10 on her way to 15 points. Ashley Hill was another key player, putting up 12 points and six assists.
George Walton Academy is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-2 record this season. As for Stratford Academy, they moved to 11-1 with that loss, which also ended their 11-game winning streak.
George Walton Academy and Stratford Academy should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Georgia Rankings. George Walton Academy (ranked 35th) will meet Loganville Christian Academy (ranked 130th) at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Stratford Academy (ranked 63rd) will meet John Milledge Academy (ranked 246th) at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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