Basketball Preview: White Station Spartans vs. Fayette Ware Wildcats
The White Station Spartans will square off against the Fayette Ware Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Tuesday, White Station beat Houston 50-42.
White Station's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Lily Pruitt, who posted 18 points, and Amare Boothe, who scored 16 points.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Fayette Ware, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They blew past Cordova 72-24 on Tuesday. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 20 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Ke'Miyah Buggs, who dropped a double-double on 29 points and 12 rebounds. That makes it five consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Fayette Ware's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Victory McKinnie, who had 15 points in addition to five steals.
Fayette Ware smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in five consecutive matches.
Fayette Ware's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.0 points per game. As for White Station, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1.
White Station came up short against Fayette Ware in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 56-50. Will White Station have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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