Basketball Preview: Godby Cougars vs. Gadsden County Jaguars
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Godby Cougars take on the Gadsden County Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday... Godby is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.7 points per game this season.
Godby is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing FAMU DRS: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Godby blew FAMU DRS out of the water with a 59-23 final score. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 29-9.
Godby got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Deri'Unna Dixon out in front who earned 18 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. Dixon is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Aubrey Garrison was another key player, posting nine points plus seven rebounds and three steals.
Godby smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 34 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Gadsden County came up short against North Florida Christian on Tuesday and fell 58-47. The Jaguars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Gadsden County now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Godby, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Everything came up roses for Godby against Gadsden County in their previous matchup back in February, as the squad secured a 56-4 win. Will Godby repeat their success, or does Gadsden County have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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