Preview: Overton Eagles vs. Lawrence-Nelson Raiders
The Overton Eagles's homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Lawrence-Nelson Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on February 23rd. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Winning is just a little bit easier when you outrebound your opponent 22 to 1 on the offensive boards, a fact Overton proved on Thursday. They walked away with a 45-32 victory over Wilcox-Hildreth.
Overton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jolee Ryan, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 14 rebounds. Ryan hasn't dropped below 18 points for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Natalie Wood, who scored seven points along with 17 rebounds and four steals.
Lawrence-Nelson fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back victories it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They came out on top against Heartland Lutheran by a score of 39-28 on Thursday.
Overton's victory was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.5 points per game. As for Lawrence-Nelson, their win bumped their record up to 8-15.
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