
Blue Devils
12/10/24 vs Leflore County | 49 |
02/06/25 vs Leland | 46 |
01/17/25 vs Shaw | 44 |
01/18/25 vs North Side | 43 |
01/28/25 vs Leland | 42 |
With a playoff win on the line, Simmons rose to the challenge on Monday. They blew past the East Marion Eagles 57-16. The Blue Devils have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 18 matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Akiah Prince was her usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double with 17 points and nine boards. She has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last six times she's played. Vontasia Rush was another key player, putting up nine points and five steals.
Simmons smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in five consecutive contests.
Simmons' victory bumped their record up to 26-0. As for East Marion, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-21.
Coming up, Simmons will take on Nanih Waiya at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Simmons' defense has only allowed 28.8 points per game this season, so Nanih Waiya's offense will have their work cut out for them. East Marion does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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