Basketball Game Preview: Red Jacket vs. Harley Allendale Columbia Wolves

Red Jacket is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Thursday. They will be playing in front of their home fans against the Harley Allendale Columbia Wolves at 5:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

After dropping their season opener at home, Harley Allendale Columbia is headed out to face a Red Jacket squad ready to give their home crowd a win. The game between Red Jacket and Mount Morris didn't end well, with Red Jacket falling 42-28. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.

Defeat or not, Red Jacket got some senior leadership from Gianna Rizzo and McKenna Rush. Rizzo dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten rebounds, while Rush posted six points and 14 boards.

Meanwhile, Harley Allendale Columbia came up short against Lima Christian on Tuesday and fell 54-43.

Red Jacket suffered a grim 53-27 defeat to Harley Allendale Columbia in their previous meeting back in February. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Harley Allendale Columbia's Cadence Brecker, who dropped a triple-double with 16 points, 15 boards, and 11 blocks. Now that Red Jacket knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.