
Thunderbirds
01/17/25 @ Rehobeth | 72-17 |
01/14/25 vs Pike Road | 64-39 |
01/13/25 @ Russell County | 91-39 |
01/07/25 @ Pike Road | 65-43 |
01/04/25 @ Percy Julian | 68-17 |
01/03/25 vs Rehobeth | 100-15 |
Park Crossing had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 47 points) and they went ahead and made it six on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Rehobeth Rebels 72-17. Given the Thunderbirds' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked fifth, while the Rebels are ranked 313th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Park Crossing got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Maliyah Meeks out in front who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 boards. What's more, Meeks also racked up three assists, the most she's had since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kamryn Kelly, who went 5 for 6 en route to 12 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.
Park Crossing smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 38 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 17 offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Park Crossing's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 24-1. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.0 points per game. As for Rehobeth, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Park Crossing will welcome Russell County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rehobeth, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Houston Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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