Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering is 0-10 against Jackson-Reed since January of 2015 but things could change on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering Panthers take on the Jackson-Reed Tigers at 7:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game dating back to last season last Saturday. They were beaten by Parkside 73-26. That's two games in a row now that the Panthers have lost by exactly 47 points.
Meanwhile, Jackson-Reed was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 76-72 heartbreaker at the hands of Southern California Academy. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game on Friday (56), the Tigers still had to take the loss.
Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering will have to contain Josiah Massaquoi as he made an impact in Jackson-Reed's last game. He went 13 of 23 en route to 32 points. Massaquoi is becoming a predictor of Jackson-Reed's success: when he posts at least 20 points the team is undefeated (and 3-4 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Diego Joy, who posted nine points along with seven assists and six boards.
Jackson-Reed's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering took a serious blow against Jackson-Reed when the teams last played back in January, falling 80-21. Will Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering 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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