Basketball Recap: Johns Creek Takes a Loss

If Johns Creek was riding high fresh off their 54-29 takedown of Meadowcreek last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Johns Creek Gladiators took a blow against the Milton Eagles on Friday, falling 74-36. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Gladiators this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 71-31 back in January.

When it comes to explaining why Johns Creek lost, don't look at Savannah Jenkins. Despite the final result, she posted 18 points and five rebounds. Jenkins' evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Grace Landeck was another key player, putting up 12 points.

Milton got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Londyn Walker out in front who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine assists. Walker has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 12 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Raygen Lewis, who earned ten points and four steals.

Johns Creek has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season. As for Milton, they pushed their record up to 17-6 with the victory, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season.

Johns Creek will face off against Seckinger at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Johns Creek is facing Seckinger at the right time seeing as Seckinger is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Milton, they will take on Gainesville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Milton knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 11 contests -- so hopefully Gainesville likes a good challenge.