Basketball Preview: George Jenkins Eagles vs. Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons
The George Jenkins Eagles will face off against the Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. George Jenkins is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Last Wednesday, George Jenkins made easy work of Mulberry and carried off a 55-33 victory. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 22 points or more this season.
George Jenkins relied on the efforts of Zakharia Rutledge, who went 9 for 15 en route to 19 points plus six rebounds and four steals, and Taylor Gibson, who went 5 for 8 en route to 12 points plus eight rebounds and two steals. Rutledge is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Taleah Turner was another key player, posting eight points along with 11 rebounds and four steals.
Meanwhile, Charlotte's undefeated season came to an end after four games on Thursday. They took a 58-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of Gateway. The loss was the Fightin' Tarpons' first of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Charlotte fell to 4-1. As for George Jenkins, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
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