Rockledge is 9-1 against Astronaut since December of 2014 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. Having just played yesterday, the Rockledge Raiders will jump right back in to play the Astronaut War Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Rockledge is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
On Monday, Rockledge was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 41-37 to Merritt Island Christian.
| 01/13/25 @ Merritt Island Christian | 5 |
| 01/10/25 @ Titusville | 2 |
| 01/09/25 @ Titusville | 7 |
| 01/06/25 vs Eau Gallie | 3 |
Despite their loss, Rockledge saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Shaniya Jones, who posted seven points in addition to seven boards and five steals, was perhaps the best of all. Jones has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordyn Bradley, who put up 20 points.
Meanwhile, Astronaut can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 27-26 photo finish over Pineapple Cove Classical Academy. The War Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Rockledge better focus on containing Michelle Alice and Carla Woods as the pair were huge in Astronaut's win. Alice had nine points, while Woods posted six points. The dominant performance gave Alice a new career-high in points.
Astronaut's win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-9. As for Rockledge, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-11.
Everything came up roses for Rockledge against Astronaut in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, as the squad secured a 63-30 victory. In that contest, Rockledge amassed a halftime lead of 35-9, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.
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