Northeast and Swainsboro squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Northeast had to settle for second. They took a 59-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers. The Raiders just can't catch a break and have now endured seven losses in a row.
Swainsboro was led to victory by Ja'Bios Smith and Shannon Benjamin. Smith dropped a double-double with 13 points and 11 boards, while Benjamin posted 22 points and three steals. That's the most points Benjamin has posted since back in December of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamarion Dukes, who put up eight points in addition to nine rebounds and four steals.
Northeast's defeat dropped their record down to 12-15. As for Swainsboro, their victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-7.
Northeast does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Swainsboro, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Commerce at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Lj Morgan and Essien Lockleer.
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