Orleans skates past Shoals with ease

By Team Reports Feb 18, 2024, 7:30am

Recap: Orleans Bulldogs vs. Shoals Jug Rox

The Orleans Bulldogs waltzed into their contest on Friday with 15 straight wins but they left with 16. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Shoals 72-26 at home. Orleans has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 matches by 21 points or more this season.

It was another big night for Rylan Crocker, who went 7 for 11 from beyond the arc en route to 23 points and 1 assist. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Alex DeWitt, who scored eight points along with two steals.

Orleans' win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-2. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.2 points per game. As for Shoals, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season.

Orleans will be playing in front of their home fans against Brownstown Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Brownstown Central has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 753 points over their last ten matchups. As for Shoals, they will head out on the road to take on Mitchell at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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