The Atlanta International Eagles will face off against the Fellowship Christian Paladins at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Atlanta International focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 16 on Monday.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Atlanta International finally turned things around against St. Mary's Academy on Monday. They walked away with a 41-28 victory over the Bobcats.
It was another big night for Zach Pemberton, who had 15 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Imran Mukhtar, who earned 11 points along with two steals.
Atlanta International was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Fellowship Christian). They strolled past Fideles Christian with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 68-50. The win was some much needed relief for the Paladins as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Fellowship Christian's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Atlanta International, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-5.
Atlanta International was taken down by Fellowship Christian 59-30 in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Will Atlanta International have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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