Basketball Game Preview: North Rangers vs. John Hay

Having just played yesterday, the North Rangers will get right back to it and host John Hay at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. John Hay took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on North, who comes in off a win.

On Wednesday, North didn't have too much trouble with West Geauga as they won 41-27.

John Hay has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They lost 43-23 to Chardon on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat John Hay has suffered since January 16th.

Despite the loss, John Hay saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jordyn Webb dropped a double-double with 11 points and 13 boards. Webb is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last 16 games she's played. Anaiyah General was another key player, putting up five points and six boards.

John Hay's defeat dropped their record down to 16-5. As for North, they now have a winning record of 11-10.

North couldn't quite finish off John Hay when the teams last played back in January of 2024 and fell 44-41. Thankfully for North, Tylia Parker (who posted 16 points and six steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.