The Choctawhatchee Indians will challenge the Booker T. Washington Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Choctawhatchee beat Pine Forest 40-34. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Indians.
Meanwhile, Booker T. Washington waltzed into their game on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Warriors, posting a 56-25 victory. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 31 points or more this season.
Choctawhatchee better keep an eye on Chamiah Francis. She was instrumental in Booker T. Washington's win, dropping a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds. What's more, Francis also racked up four steals, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Jada Clardy was another key player, dropping a double-double on ten points and 12 boards.
Booker T. Washington smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups.
Booker T. Washington's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.8 points per game. As for Choctawhatchee, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-9 record this season.
Choctawhatchee took a serious blow against Booker T. Washington in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 65-24. Will Choctawhatchee have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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