Preview: Aquinas Fightin' Irish vs. Hephzibah Rebels
The Aquinas Fightin' Irish just played last night, but they'll still head out to face the Hephzibah Rebels at 6:00 p.m. on December 19th. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Aquinas scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They claimed a resounding 66-26 win over Fox Creek on the road. That 66-26 margin sets a new team best for Aquinas this season.
Aquinas' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elle Morris led the charge by scoring 15 points. Emma Kate Noegel was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
Even though Hephzibah has not done well against Jefferson County recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Hephzibah enjoyed a cozy 39-22 win over Jefferson County. That looming 39-22 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Hephzibah yet this season.
The victory makes it two in a row for Aquinas and bumps their season record up to 4-6. As for Hephzibah, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.
Everything came up roses for Aquinas against Hephzibah in their previous matchup back in November as the team secured a 56-19 win. With Aquinas ahead 32-8 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
