Brunswick unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Lowndes Vikings by a score of 52-50 on Saturday. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Brunswick lost, don't look at Gavin Creel. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Another player making a difference was AJ Levros, who posted ten points and five boards.
Lowndes' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lloyd Johnson, who shot 83% from the field to rack up 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaiden Brown, who put up 12 points and six rebounds.
The victory was the third in a row for Lowndes, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brunswick will square off against Effingham County at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lowndes, they will challenge Brooks County at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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