Athens was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 63-56 to the Phillips Loggers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bluejays of the 65-52 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.
Athens' loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Phillips, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Athens will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Chequamegon at 7:15 p.m. on January 6, 2025. Phillips will also get a bit of a break before their next match: they'll face off against Abbotsford at 7:15 p.m. on January 2, 2025. One thing working in Abbotsford's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests.
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