The Carmichaels Mighty Mikes will be taking part in a tournament against the Jefferson-Morgan Rockets at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with eight defeats in a row dating back to last season, Carmichaels turned things around against Burgettstown on Monday. They managed a 43-39 win over the Blue Devils. The Mighty Mikes' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Jefferson-Morgan came tearing into Friday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 23 points) and they left with even more momentum. They strolled past the Bulldogs with points to spare, taking the game 56-37.
Jefferson-Morgan's win came from a few key players Carmichaels will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jase Bedilion, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 rebounds. Those 20 points gave him a new career-high. Houston Guesman was another key player, going 7 for 14 on his way to 16 points.
Jefferson-Morgan smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matches.
Jefferson-Morgan's record now sits at 6-2. As for Carmichaels, their victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-5.
Carmichaels ended up a good deal behind Jefferson-Morgan in their previous meeting back in December of 2022, losing 57-41. Can Carmichaels avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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