Trojans riding high after a 7-0 start

>> JOHN MILLEDGE ACADEMY

  • Bud Veal (2) goes up and over defenders for an easy layup. IAN TOCHER/Staff
    Bud Veal (2) goes up and over defenders for an easy layup. IAN TOCHER/Staff
  • Jalan Butts (3) drives the lane against defenders in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff
    Jalan Butts (3) drives the lane against defenders in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

    The John Milledge Academy boys’ basketball team was close to winning a state title last year.

    The Trojans came up short last year in the GISA Class 3A state championship to St. Andrews. The Lions from Savannah walked away with a slim 49-47 win to secure the title.

    JMA has since moved on and is currently riding a seven-game winning streak following the break.

    The Trojans are doing so under first-year …