Deerfield-Windsor splits with John Milledge

MILLEDGEVILLE – The Deerfield-Windsor Knights secured their 15th win of the season Saturday afternoon, defeating John Milledge Academy 49-36 in a non-region matchup. In the girls’ game, the Lady Trojans of John Milledge earned a 38-24 victory over the Lady Knights.

The Knights built a 24-13 halftime lead by dominating in the paint, with Brady Harris and Mason Johnson scoring multiple baskets inside. John Milledge responded in the third quarter, outscoring Deerfield-Windsor 14-10 to cut into the lead. However, the Knights regained control in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

Deerfield-Windsor’s balanced offensive attack featured three players scoring in double figures. David Hutchins led with 12 points, followed by Harris with 11 and Johnson with 10. Gabe Daniel added nine points.

In the girls’ game, the Lady Trojans stifled Deerfield-Windsor’s offense, holding them to just six points in the first half and never relinquishing the lead. The Lady Knights scored 18 points in the second half but couldn’t overcome the early deficit.

Hampton Rushton led the Lady Knights with 18 points.

Deerfield-Windsor will return to action Tuesday night with a matchup against Brookwood in Thomasville.