Preview: Philip Barbour Colts vs. Lincoln Cougars
Two dominant guards in Arrington Sparks and Ashlyn Riley are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Philip Barbour Colts will head out on the road to face off against the Lincoln Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Philip Barbour is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Last Friday, Philip Barbour faced Parkersburg South in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Philip Barbour lost to Parkersburg South at home by a decisive 55-37 margin. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Philip Barbour has scored all season.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Izzy Knotts, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds. She has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last 13 times she's played. Braylyn Sparks was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with five assists and three steals.
Meanwhile, Lincoln came up short against Ripley on Tuesday and fell 60-48. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Lincoln in their matchups with Ripley: they've now lost three in a row.
Philip Barbour dropped their record down to 13-6 with that loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Lincoln, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-10.
Philip Barbour strolled past Lincoln in their previous meeting back in January of 2023 by a score of 54-39. The rematch might be a little tougher for Philip Barbour since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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