The Elbert County Blue Devils are taking a road trip to take on the Commerce Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Elbert County knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 13 games -- so hopefully Commerce likes a good challenge.
On Friday, Elbert County came up short against Franklin County and fell 68-58. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Wednesday (55), the Blue Devils still had to take the loss.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Commerce). They blew past Putnam County 83-60 on Saturday. Winning may never get old, but the Tigers sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Elbert County better keep an eye on Bryson Parks. He was instrumental in Commerce's win, almost dropping a double-double with 30 points and nine rebounds. What's more, Parks also posted a 67% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's achieved since back in November of 2024. Essien Lockleer was another key player, going 5-for-9 on his way to 13 points in addition to eight assists and seven boards.
Commerce was working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Commerce's victory bumped their record up to 14-3. As for Elbert County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Elbert County couldn't quite get it done against Commerce in their previous meeting back in February of 2025 as they fell 72-60. Can the Blue Devils avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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