Denver South has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Thomas Jefferson Spartans at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Denver South scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Regis Groff 82-35 at home. The team's offensive explosion also rewarded Denver South with their most commanding win of the season.
Nevaeh Millard continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 21 points. Another player making a difference was Ka'Niya (KJ) Anderson, who scored eight points along with nine rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson earned a 56-45 win over Far Northeast W on Tuesday. The win was just what Thomas Jefferson needed coming off of a 62-32 loss in their prior game.
Lucy Lloyd went supernova for Thomas Jefferson, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Leila Olbricht-simon was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Thomas Jefferson was without their leading scorer, Leyna Mcclinon, in Tuesday's matchup. With Mcclinon sitting this one out, Sophia Shon got some extra time on the court (20 vs. her season average of 8.38).
Denver South's win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 12-10. As for Thomas Jefferson, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-14 record this season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Denver South have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 26.1 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Thomas Jefferson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 24 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Denver South was able to grind out a solid victory over Thomas Jefferson in their previous meeting back in January, winning 59-46. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Mcclinon, who scored 16 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Denver South still be able to contain Mcclinon? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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