Pettus hasn't had much luck against Yorktown recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Eagles will host the Wildcats at 6:15 p.m. Pettus will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Pettus hadn't beaten Kenedy on the road since December 28, 2023 but that history sure didn't bother them on Tuesday. The Eagles came out on top against the Lions by a score of 58-48.
Pettus' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Hayleigh Cruz, who posted 25 points and four steals. That makes it six consecutive games in which Cruz has scored at least a third of the Eagles' points. Another player making a difference was Jade Draper, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Yorktown, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 41-38 win over Skidmore-Tynan on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted since December 11, 2025.
Yorktown's win bumped their record up to 16-10. As for Pettus, their victory bumped their record up to 10-13.
Pettus came up short against Yorktown in their previous meeting back in February of 2025, falling 59-50. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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