The George Walton Academy Bulldogs will head out to face off against the First Presbyterian Day Vikings at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. First Presbyterian Day took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on George Walton Academy, who comes in off a win.
While Bulldogs fans will have to keep waiting for their team to come home, they shouldn't be too worried about the road trip considering the result of Friday's season opener. They came out on top against Banks County by a score of 82-73 on Friday.
Meanwhile, First Presbyterian Day lost to Southland Academy at home by a 66-52 margin on Thursday. The loss put an end to the Vikings' undefeated start to the season.
George Walton Academy will need to focus on slowing down Gavin Wilson, one of several First Presbyterian Day players who made an impact when they last played. He almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds. Wilson is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Gray Gleaton, who posted 14 points.
Everything came up roses for George Walton Academy against First Presbyterian Day in their previous meeting back in January of 2023, as the squad secured a 66-28 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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