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By Eli Thompson
Butler beats Laney 70-38 to improve to 2-0
Eli Thompson
Eli Thompson
Reporter · Augusta, GA
Eli Thompson has been covering education in Augusta for over 4 years, focusing on local schools and educational policy. He earned his degree in Education from Georgia College and State University and has worked closely with various educational initiatives in the area, which gives him unique insights into local challenges and triumphs.
More from Eli →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 3:38 AM · 1 min read
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Butler Bulldogs continued their strong start to the high school basketball season with a 70-38 victory over the visiting Laney Wildcats.Senior De’Cori Fleming scored 23 points to help Butler improve to 2-0, following an 11-point win over Lakeside in its opener. Laney was playing its first game of the season.Butler set the tone early on both ends of the court. Fleming got a hand on the ball before breaking away for a two-handed dunk, while Jamil Walker added a tip-in after a missed 3-pointer.Laney found a spark when Ashawn Clane connected from beyond the arc, but Butler continued to pull away. Fleming later found Walker cutting to the basket for a dunk and a foul as the Bulldogs cruised to the win.
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