Echols County is 0-4 against Brooks County since December of 2020 but things could change on Tuesday. The Echols County Wildcats will welcome the Brooks County Trojans at 5:15 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Echols County is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game back in December of 2024. They were outmatched by Clinch County and fell 87-46. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 484th, while the Panthers are ranked 181st).
Meanwhile, Brooks County scored the most points they've had this season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of Lanier County by a score of 65-62. The defeat continues a trend for the Trojans in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now lost nine in a row.
Echols County will need focus on slowing down Anton Graham, one of several Brooks County players who made an impact when they last played. He went 6 of 12 on his way to 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Demarrion Washington, who went 5 for 10 on his way to 14 points and seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Brooks County 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 nine offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
Echols County's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Brooks County, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Echols County was taken down by Brooks County 57-15 when the teams last played back in January of 2022. Will Echols County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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