It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Covington Academy can now relate to. They fell 71-59 to the Promise Prepatory Academy Knights on Thursday. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 455th, while the Knights are ranked 200th).
Cayden Williams
| 02/12/26 @ Promise Prepatory Academy | 22 |
| 02/09/26 vs Trinity Christian | 18 |
| 02/03/26 vs Sugar Hill Christian Academy | 13 |
| 01/30/26 @ Young Americans Christian | 11 |
| 01/29/26 vs Hearts Academy | 21 |
| + 12 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Covington Academy lost, don't look at Cayden Williams. Despite the final result, he posted 22 points and five boards. Williams continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Peyton Sweat was another key player, putting up 14 points and five rebounds.
Covington Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-6 record this season. As for Promise Prepatory Academy, they pushed their record up to 18-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Covington Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Promise Prepatory Academy, they are taking a road trip to challenge Praise Academy at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights will need to watch out since the Lions have now posted at least 55 points in their last six games.
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