This season hasn't been kind to the Athens Indians, who are still winless after their 12th matchup. They were dealt a 66-20 defeat at the hands of Colon on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Athens has suffered since December 1, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Athens lost, one person who can't be blamed is Heath Tigges. Despite the final result, he scored 15 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Tigges has scored all season.
Athens dropped their record down to 0-12 with that loss, which was their fifth straight at home. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 24.2 points per game. As for Colon, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Athens will take on Climax-Scotts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Climax-Scotts is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak. As for Colon, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Philip Catholic Central at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
