Parker Boyles commands the offense for Outlaws win

By Team Reports Feb 7, 2024, 6:53pm

Recap: Marlow Outlaws vs. Purcell Dragons

The Marlow Outlaws came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.4 points) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against Purcell by a score of 54-44. That's another feather in the cap for Marlow, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.

Marlow's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Parker Boyles led the charge by scoring 19 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks. It was the first time this season that Boyles posted two or more blocks. Another player making a difference was Mason Holding, who scored 14 points.

Marlow is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. As for Purcell, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-11.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marlow will face off against Washington at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Marlow is coming into the contest with five straight victories on the road, meaning Washington will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Purcell, they will challenge Lexington at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Purcell is facing Lexington at the right time seeing as Lexington is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.