Basketball Preview: Aynor Blue Jackets vs. Latta Vikings
Having just played yesterday, the Aynor Blue Jackets will head out on the road to face off against the Latta Vikings at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Tuesday, Aynor earned a 43-32 victory over Hannah-Pamplico. That looming 43-32 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Blue Jackets yet this season.
Terianna Richardson and Elisha Huffman were among the main playmakers for Aynor as the former scored 26 points along with three steals and the latter almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 17 rebounds. The game was Richardson's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Caroline Gerrald, who had two points in addition to seven rebounds.
Aynor smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Latta had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with a 46-38 win over Cheraw.
Latta got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kaliya Herman out in front who posted 17 points. Azarriona Mcrae was another key player, earning 13 points.
Aynor's record now sits at 3-1. As for Latta, their record now sits at 1-0.
Aynor beat Latta 39-31 when the teams last played back in December of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Aynor since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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