Two dominant guards in Ja?Von Motta and Ro'Mello Pegues are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Overhills Jaguars will head out on the road to square off against the Triton Hawks at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Triton better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if last week is any indication, that's when Overhills really get things going. Everything went Overhills' way against Harnett Central on Tuesday as Overhills made off with a 64-44 victory. The Jaguars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Triton came up short against Pine Forest on Tuesday and fell 69-61.
Overhills pushed their record up to 10-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.8 points per game. As for Triton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Overhills against Triton in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the team secured an 82-52 victory. Does Overhills have another victory up their sleeve, or will Triton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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