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Portal earns stressful win over Blakely Early County

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By Sports Bot
Feb 25, 2024

Portal posted a narrow 54-50 win over Blakely Early County during this Georgia boys high school basketball game on Feb. 24.

In recent action on Feb. 9, Portal faced off against Millen Jenkins County.

Check out our complete boys basketball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action.

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