Basketball Preview: Barnesville Shamrocks vs. Caldwell Redskins
The Barnesville Shamrocks will square off against the Caldwell Redskins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Barnesville focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 24 on Friday.
Barnesville is leaving town to face Caldwell after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Barnesville took a blow against River, falling 60-25. The defeat continues a trend for the Shamrocks in their matchups with the Pilots: they've now lost five in a row.
Barnesville's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Madelynn Tyson, who scored 15 points in addition to six rebounds and two steals, and Aiva Leasure, who earned two points in addition to six rebounds and two steals. What's more, Leasure also posted a 33% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in November of 2023.
Meanwhile, Caldwell had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They enjoyed a cozy 58-44 victory over Buckeye Trail on Saturday.
Lexi Franklin had a dynamite game for Caldwell, going 7 for 16 en route to 24 points plus seven rebounds and three steals. Breighlee Moracco was another key player, earning nine points in addition to six assists and two steals.
Barnesville came up short against Caldwell in their previous matchup back in February, falling 36-29. Can Barnesville avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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