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Ana Sofia Meyer / TPI Tallassee forward Malaki Griffin dances past a Booker T. Washington defender in a tense area matchup on Friday night. The Tigers lost, 68-42.

Tallassee’s boys basketball team faced a big task on Friday night as it took on Class 4A Area 5 opponent, the Booker T. Washington Golden Eagles. The Tigers lost, 68-42.

From tipoff, BTW (18-4) capitalized on its athleticism and speed, pushing the pace and pressing Tallassee throughout the game. The press and pace increased caused the Tigers to be frantic in transition, trying to get the ball up the floor as fast as possible, without taking the time to consider decisions before making them.