Basketball Preview: Sheridan Blackhawks vs. Clinton Prairie Gophers
The Sheridan Blackhawks will challenge the Clinton Prairie Gophers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Sheridan is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.8 points per game this season.
Clinton Prairie is hoping to do what Frankfort couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Sheridan's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Sheridan took their matchup with ease, bagging an 82-11 win over Frankfort. The Blackhawks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 20 points or more this season.
Sheridan had a senior duo take command as Cecilia Timme went 10 for 14 en route to 20 points plus eight assists and six rebounds and Kenzie Garner went 11 for 16 en route to 23 points plus six rebounds and five assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Timme has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Shelby Eaton, who had eight points in addition to five rebounds and two steals.
Sheridan smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Meanwhile, Clinton Prairie lost to Lebanon on the road by a 47-31 margin on Monday. The Gophers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Abbey Swan was Clinton Prairie's leading scorer, having posted ten points.
Hyleigh Wilson held things down on the boards with nine rebounds. She took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with two assists.
Sheridan's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Clinton Prairie, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Sheridan has crashing the boards this season, having averaged 30.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Clinton Prairie struggles in that department as they've been averaging 22.4. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Everything came up roses for Sheridan against Clinton Prairie in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, as the squad secured a 57-25 win. Will Sheridan repeat their success, or does Clinton Prairie have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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