LaGrange had lost four straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped down to 9-8 to make it five. They took a blow against the Troup County Tigers, falling 81-53. While losing is never fun, the Grangers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 286th, while the Tigers are ranked 69th).
As for Troup County, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 14-3. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 20 points or more this season.
Troup County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jalen Brown, who went 6-for-9 en route to 17 points and five boards. The contest was Brown's fifth in a row with at least 17 points. Kentaevion Moreland was another key player, dropping a double-double with 15 points and ten rebounds.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. LaGrange will square off against Fayette County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Grangers' defense better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 57 points per game this season. As for Troup County, they will take on Spalding at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers will need to watch out since the Jaguars have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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