Rutherford is 1-9 against Marianna since January of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Rutherford Rams will host the Marianna Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m.
Rutherford had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least 55 points, but Godby put an end to it on Saturday. Rutherford took a blow against Godby, falling 63-30. The game was over by the end of the first half, with no points scored by either team from that point forward.
Meanwhile, Marianna came tearing into Thursday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Braves by a score of 50-41. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 102nd, while the Braves are ranked 229th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Rutherford better keep an eye on Mason Mobley. He was instrumental in Marianna's win, going 8 for 14 on his way to 18 points in addition to six boards and four steals. The contest was Mobley's third in a row with at least ten points. Kenyon Holden was another key player, putting up ten points.
Marianna's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-3. As for Rutherford, their loss dropped their record down to 4-16.
Things could have been worse for Rutherford, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 53-35 loss to Marianna in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Rutherford 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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