The Stratford Academy Eagles will head out to face off against the Bulloch Academy Gators at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Stratford Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Bulloch Academy likes a good challenge.
Stratford Academy is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Twiggs County: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Eagles blew the Cobras out of the water with a 68-4 final score. With the Eagles ahead 44-3 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Stratford Academy found their leader in sophomore Logan Maxwell, who posted 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Hatsy Russell, who earned eight points.
While Bulloch Academy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They walked away with a 57-48 win over David Emanuel Academy on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Gators in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won three in a row.
Stratford Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Bulloch Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Everything came up roses for Stratford Academy against Bulloch Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 58-27 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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