Florence and Coolidge are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2020, but not for long. The Florence Gophers just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Coolidge Bears at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are out to turn their luck around after having lost tight contests in their previous games.
Florence easily dispatched Globe on Tuesday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. Florence fell just short of San Tan Foothills by a score of 36-34 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Gophers have suffered since December 29, 2023.
Meanwhile, Coolidge entered their matchup against Valley Christian on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Coolidge fell just short of Valley Christian by a score of 38-35.
Florence will have to contain Alaysia White as she made an impact in Coolidge's last game. She dropped a double-double on 11 points and 15 boards. White is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last 38 games she's played dating back to last season. Naylissa Charles was another key player, putting up seven points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Coolidge 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 17 offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Florence has traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 13 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season. As for Coolidge, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-9.
Florence was dealt a bruising 71-39 loss at the hands of Coolidge in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Will Florence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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