Preview: Mid-Carolina Rebels vs. Gray Collegiate Academy War Eagles
The Mid-Carolina Rebels will head out on the road to face off against the Gray Collegiate Academy War Eagles at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Mid-Carolina: 28, Gray Collegiate Academy: 27.7) so any points scored will be well earned.
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Mid-Carolina walked away with it. They were the clear victor by a 61-35 margin over the Predators. Mid-Carolina has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matchups by 21 points or more this season.
BreA Boyd was her usual excellent self, scoring 22 points along with eight steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Addie Bowers, who scored 11 points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, Gray Collegiate Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They claimed a resounding 68-14 victory over Chesnee at home. The team's offensive explosion also rewarded Gray Collegiate Academy with their most commanding win of the season.
Gray Collegiate Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Diamond Tatum out in front who scored 16 points along with six steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Tatum has scored all season. Jordan Mintz was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with four steals.
Mid-Carolina's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-5. As for Gray Collegiate Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 18-11.
Mid-Carolina was dealt a bruising 88-27 defeat at the hands of Gray Collegiate Academy when the teams last played back in February of 2023. Thankfully for Mid-Carolina, Maliyiah Mason (who dropped a double-double on 26 points and 14 rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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