The Elbert County Blue Devils will square off against the Athens Academy Spartans at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. Elbert County has given up an average of 67.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Elbert County is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest defeat since December 16, 2025 on Tuesday. They lost 71-48 to Rabun County. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Blue Devils' biggest loss of the season was also their lowest-scoring.
Meanwhile, Athens Academy took their matchup on Wednesday with ease, bagging a 66-36 win over Lincoln County. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 21 points or more this season.
The victory made it two in a row for Athens Academy and bumps their season record up to 13-5. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.5 points over those games. As for Elbert County, they dropped their record down to 6-10 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road.
Elbert County came up short against Athens Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2025, falling 67-56. Will the Blue Devils 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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