Jackson-Milton's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They secured a 43-39 W over the Cardinal Huskies. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bluejays as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Jackson-Milton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Amani Yasin led the charge by putting up 15 points along with seven assists and six boards. That makes it seven consecutive games in which Yasin has scored at least a third of Jackson-Milton's points. Another player making a difference was Nora Schwarten, who posted eight points in addition to nine rebounds and five steals.
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Jackson-Milton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Jackson-Milton's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-8. As for Cardinal, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Jackson-Milton will square off against McKinley at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Cardinal, they will head out to square off against Crestwood at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Crestwood will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Cardinal surely won't give up without a fight.
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