Athens was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a hard 54-40 fall against the Johnson City Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Athens of the 81-58 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Several Wildcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jase Babcock, who posted nine points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Nick Grazul, who earned eight points and five rebounds.
Athens' defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Johnson City, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Athens will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against Cowanesque Valley at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Johnson City and Maine-Endwell will compete for holiday cheer at 1:45 p.m. on December 21st.
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