Preview: JAG Jaguars vs. Stanhope Elmore Mustangs
JAG has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Stanhope Elmore Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. JAG has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 322 points over their last five matches.
Last Friday, JAG beat Dothan 61-51.
JAG got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ethan Friendly out in front who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds. Those 12 rebounds set a new season-high mark for him. Another player making a difference was Ladarrin Hooper, who scored 12 points.
Meanwhile, Stanhope Elmore's game on Friday was all tied up 23-23 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They walked away with a 51-43 victory over Chilton County.
JAG's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-0. As for Stanhope Elmore, their win bumped their record up to 6-7.
JAG was able to grind out a solid win over Stanhope Elmore in their previous meeting last Thursday, winning 66-54. The rematch might be a little tougher for JAG since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
