Preview: Hodgson Vo-Tech Eagles vs. McKean Highlanders
Hodgson Vo-Tech is 6-0 against McKean since January of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Hodgson Vo-Tech Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the McKean Highlanders at 4:00 p.m. Hopefully Hodgson Vo-Tech focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 28 on Friday.
On Friday, Hodgson Vo-Tech faced Appoquinimink in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Hodgson Vo-Tech fell 57-50 to Appoquinimink. Hodgson Vo-Tech has not had much luck with Appoquinimink recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Despite their defeat, Hodgson Vo-Tech saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Thailys Torres, who almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Sanaa Saunders young, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, McKean scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 70-50 margin over Glasgow.
McKean got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Dolores Samson out in front who dropped a double-double on 26 points and 13 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Samson has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexus Barlow, who scored 22 points along with eight rebounds and seven steals.
Hodgson Vo-Tech's loss dropped their record down to 13-6. As for McKean, their win bumped their record up to 5-13.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Hodgson Vo-Tech have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 27.2 rebounds per game. However, it's not like McKean struggles in that department as they've been averaging 26.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Everything came up roses for Hodgson Vo-Tech against McKean in their previous meeting back in December of 2022 as the squad secured a 55-19 win. Will Hodgson Vo-Tech repeat their success, or does McKean have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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