MORROW — Eagle’s Landing lost their second game of the season Friday night, falling in the Peach State Classic championship game to the South Atlanta Hornets 61-47.
Senior center Mohammed Abubakkar led the Eagles with 15 points. Junior guard Brandon Thomas and sophomore guard Christopher Hood reached double figures with twelve and ten points, respectively.
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