The Bishop Kenny Crusaders will challenge the Rickards Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Bishop Kenny comes in on nine and Rickards on four.
Bishop Kenny is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 48-12 win over Fort Walton Beach. The Crusaders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 contests by 22 points or more this season.
Abby Baker
| 02/18/25 vs Fort Walton Beach | 60% |
| 02/13/25 vs Paxon School For Advanced Studies | 83% |
| 02/06/25 vs Menendez | 88% |
| 02/04/25 vs Baker County | 64% |
| 01/31/25 @ Viera | 80% |
| + 2 more games |
Bishop Kenny got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Abby Baker out in front who went 6-for-10 en route to 12 points. Baker is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 60% in the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kathleen Crawley, who posted 12 points and six rebounds.
Meanwhile, Rickards earned a 59-47 win over Ribault on Tuesday.
Rickards' win came from a few key players Bishop Kenny will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jariyah Jordan, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten boards. That's the most points she has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Genesis Henry, who went 6-for-14 on her way to 14 points and seven rebounds.
Rickards smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 20 consecutive games.
Rickards' victory was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-3. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.1 points over those games. As for Bishop Kenny, their win bumped their record up to 25-4.
Keep an eye on the arc in Friday's matchup: Bishop Kenny has been dynamite from deep this season, having made 34.8% of their three-pointers per game. It's a different story for Rickards, though, as they've only made 21.8% of their three-pointers this season. Given Bishop Kenny's sizable advantage in that area, Rickards will need to find a way to close that gap.
Bishop Kenny strolled past Rickards in their previous matchup back in January by a score of 34-18. Does Bishop Kenny have another victory up their sleeve, or will Rickards turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
