Basketball Game Preview: Savannah Bluejackets vs. Manchester Blue Devils

By Team Reports Feb 20, 2025, 10:31pm

Basketball Preview: Savannah Bluejackets vs. Manchester Blue Devils

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Two dominant guards in Maki Joyner and Dre Mcghee are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Savannah Bluejackets will be playing at home against the Manchester Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Savannah will be looking to extend their current 12-game winning streak.

Savannah is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Wilcox County 75-39. The Bluejackets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Manchester, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They pulled ahead with a 50-49 photo finish over Macon County on Wednesday.

Manchester's win came from a few key players Savannah will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jhiere Terry, who posted seven points along with 12 rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Mcghee, who scored 15 points and five boards.

Manchester smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 15 offensive boards in 11 consecutive games.

Manchester's victory bumped their record up to 18-4. As for Savannah, their win bumped their record up to 23-4.

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