The Taylor County Vikings will challenge the McIntosh County Academy Buccaneers at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Taylor County will be looking to extend their current 13-game winning streak.
Taylor County is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They secured a 66-62 W over Trion.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for McIntosh County Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 72-58 win over Wheeler County on Wednesday. Given the Buccaneers' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 90th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 384th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
McIntosh County Academy's win came from a few key players Taylor County will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jayden Ellis, who posted 21 points. He is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 43% in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Craig Battle, who went 6-for-13 en route to 13 points and seven rebounds.
McIntosh County Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Taylor County pushed their record up to 22-3 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. As for McIntosh County Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 18 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-5 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Taylor County against McIntosh County Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2016, as the team secured a 73-46 win. Will Taylor County repeat their success, or does McIntosh County Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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