Preview: L.C. Bird Skyhawks vs. James River Midlothian Rapids
L.C. Bird is 2-8 against James River Midlothian since December of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The L.C. Bird Skyhawks will take on the James River Midlothian Rapids at 7:00 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, L.C. Bird was able to grind out a solid victory over Midlothian, taking the game 43-34.
L.C. Bird's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kylie Kent, who scored ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Trinity Dale, who scored ten points along with four steals.
Meanwhile, James River Midlothian had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Matoaca 76-33 at home. James River Midlothian has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 contests by 20 points or more this season.
L.C. Bird is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. As for James River Midlothian, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 20-3.
L.C. Bird couldn't quite finish off James River Midlothian in their previous meeting on Tuesday and fell 56-54. Can L.C. Bird avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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