The Starkville Academy Volunteers will head out on the road to face off against the Lamar Raiders at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Starkville Academy took their matchup on the road with ease, bagging a 52-25 victory over Smithville. The win was just what Starkville Academy needed coming off of a 65-40 loss in their prior contest.
Starkville Academy found their leader in underclassman Raylee Jones, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Lamar earned a 58-49 win over Choctaw County on Saturday.
It was another big night for Aryah Grace, who scored 29 points. The game was her tenth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Charlee Castle, who scored 12 points.
Starkville Academy's record now sits at 10-5. Lamar's record now sits at 6-8.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Starkville Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 8.1 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Lamar, though, as they've been averaging only 33.4 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Starkville Academy came up short against Lamar in their previous matchup back in November, falling 63-55. Can Starkville Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
