The Lady Trojans basketball team has recently been on a hot streak, led by freshman phenom Ja’Ziyah Foster, who is showing skill well beyond her years. Already averaging nearly 17 points per game for the season, Foster has elevated her stats to another level in the past three games, averaging 25 points, six rebounds, and nearly five steals per game. At a young age, Foster is establishing herself as a cornerstone player, not only this season but for the years to come.
Coach Adam Ballard complimented the 6’1″ ninth-grader and the rest of his squad, saying, “She is getting better daily, which is expected as a freshman. The team as a whole is also showing improvement. They are young, and they’re constantly learning what it takes to compete at a higher level.”
Below are highlights from the girls’ last three contests:
January 14: Lamar County 64, Utopian Academy 7
Ja’Ziyah Foster led the way, scoring an impressive 24 points while adding five rebounds, three steals, and one block. Junior, Briana Jackson also shined, earning nine points, seven assists, and six steals.
January 17: Lamar County 84, Towers 23
Foster had another stellar performance. She earned 26 points, 10 steals, five rebounds, and three assists, dominating on both ends of the court. Ella Bleu Leverett grabbed seven rebounds, and Makayla Watts was credited with seven assists.
January 18: Lamar County 56, Upson-Lee 39
In Lamar County’s victory over rival Upson-Lee, Foster racked up 25 points and eight rebounds. Briana Jackson earned five assists and four steals, while Ashlyn Smith and Janiya Banks contributed on defense, with Smith adding four steals and Banks getting seven rebounds.
Lamar County’s basketball teams play in Social Circle tonight.
Grant Turner is the editor of the Barnesville Buzz and an educator, coach, and writer based in Barnesville, Georgia. He shares stories that bridge community, faith, and personal growth. In addition to teaching and coaching, Grant is Director of Musical Worship and a Sunday School teacher at New Hope Baptist Church in Zebulon, Georgia. He lives in Barnesville with his wife, Haley.
