Eagles win region title with 20th victory of the season
Feb 5
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February 5, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com
The Excel Christian Academy boys basketball team won the GAPPS Region 1-IA championship on Thursday night in Powder Springs with an 85-69 victory over Praise Academy.
The Eagles led 25-15 after one quarter; 47-35 at halftime; and 67-58 through three quarters en route to a 16-point win.
Damir McBride led ECA with 33 points. Mier Bell scored 17, and Jamari Gatson added 13 points.
Hunter Ivey paced Praise Academy (17-7) with 28 points. Caleb Dateayer followed with 18.
Excel Christian (20-6) advanced to host a GAPPS Class A State Tournament quarterfinal game on February 13. The Eagles’ opponent will be determined in the first round of play.
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