Basketball Game Preview: Rehobeth Rebels vs. Park Crossing Thunderbirds

The Rehobeth Rebels will face off against the Park Crossing Thunderbirds at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Rehobeth has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with five straight losses, while Park Crossing will come in with five straight victories.

Last Tuesday, Rehobeth lost to Russell County at home by a 50-34 margin.

Meanwhile, everything went Park Crossing's way against Pike Road on Tuesday as Park Crossing made off with a 64-39 win. The Thunderbirds have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 17 contests by 22 points or more this season.

Rehobeth better keep an eye on Saniya Jackson. She was instrumental in Park Crossing's win, going 7 of 12 on her way to 17 points in addition to seven assists and six steals. The game was Jackson's seventh in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Maliyah Meeks, who posted eight points along with 14 boards and four blocks.

Park Crossing smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 17 offensive boards in three consecutive matches.

Park Crossing pushed their record up to 23-1 with the victory, which was their 24th straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 37.8 points. As for Rehobeth, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-17.

Rehobeth took a serious blow against Park Crossing in their previous meeting two weeks ago, falling 100-15. Will Rehobeth have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.