Basketball Preview: Rockledge Raiders vs. Space Coast Vipers
The Rockledge Raiders will take on the Space Coast Vipers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Rockledge will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up four points last Friday, then bounced right back against Merritt Island on Monday. Rockledge was the clear victor by a 57-32 margin over Merritt Island. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 27-7.
Jordyn Bradley had a dynamite game for Rockledge, dropping a double-double on 15 points and ten steals. Another player making a difference was Aiyana Sandy, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Space Coast). They breezed by Merritt Island Christian to the tune of 79-44 on Monday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Vipers with their most commanding win of the season.
Space Coast found their leader in sophomore Phillayjah Carroll, who dropped a double-double on 35 points and 11 steals. Carroll is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least five every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Nakayla Smith, who had 12 points.
The victory got Space Coast back to even at 3-3. As for Rockledge, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Rockledge came up short against Space Coast when the teams last played back in January, falling 46-38. Will Rockledge have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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