Girls basketball triumphs against Banneker, boys lose

Senior Dylan Searcy watches, floating, as he scores a layup.

Elias Podber, Sports Managing Editor

On Tuesday, Jan. 8, the boys and girls varsity basketball teams faced off with region opponents Banneker at home. The girls beat the Trojans 46-40 and are now 3-4 in Region 6AAAAA and 7-6 overall. The boys lost to the Trojans 77-60, sinking the Knights’ region record to 1-5 and its overall record to 5-12. The Knights play next on Friday, Jan. 11 against Lithia Springs. The girls play at 6:00 and the boys play at 7:30.