Ibrahim scores 21 as Johns Creek wins basketball opener

Ouss Ibrahim scored 21 points as Johns Creek opened its boys basketball season with a 75-63 road win over Duluth on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

The school’s game recap credits Kahreem Brock with 15 points and senior Jack Walsh with 14. The victory marked head coach Kevin Long’s first win with the Gladiators.

Johns Creek used full-court pressure to force turnovers and create transition opportunities, building control during the second and third quarters. Duluth rallied late, but the Gladiators held on to start 1-0.

Pope matchup needs location confirmation

Johns Creek is scheduled to play Pope at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, but the school’s published information conflicts on the venue.

The athletics schedule lists a home game at Johns Creek. The school’s opening-game recap says the Gladiators will travel to Pope. Fans should confirm the location before leaving.

Johns Creek then hosts Northview at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17.

A new classification

The Gladiators compete in Class 6A this season after playing in Class 5A last year. The GHSA’s official region alignmentplaces Johns Creek in Region 7-6A with Alpharetta, Gainesville, Lanier, Milton, Riverwood and Roswell.

The published schedule lists the region opener for Dec. 8 at Milton, followed by a home region game against Gainesville on Dec. 11. The Dec. 15 home matchup with Chattahoochee is a non-region contest.

Johns Creek finished last season 22-7. After losing 58-46 to Gainesville in the region championship, the Gladiators fell 71-60 to Tri-Cities in the state tournament Feb. 25.