Paw Paw is 0-3 against Pendleton County since February of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Paw Paw Pirates will square off against the Pendleton County Wildcat at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Paw Paw and Bishop Walsh, and Paw Paw kept the tradition alive. Paw Paw simply couldn't be stopped on Monday as they easily beat Bishop Walsh 49-21. The Pirates have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 25 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Pendleton County waltzed into their game on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They enjoyed a cozy 50-34 victory over the Cougars.
Pendleton County's win came from a few key players Paw Paw will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Avery Townsend, who posted 16 points in addition to eight rebounds and five steals. The matchup was her third in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Jameigh Miller, who had 11 points along with six boards and four blocks.
Pendleton County 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 nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Pendleton County's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-6. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.7 points over those games. As for Paw Paw, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season.
Paw Paw ended up a good deal behind Pendleton County when the teams last played back in December of 2018, losing 39-23. Can Paw Paw avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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