The Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils will venture away from home to challenge the Moody Blue Devils at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Mortimer Jordan's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five games.
Last Tuesday, Mortimer Jordan took their matchup with ease, bagging an 86-20 win over Hayden. Given the Blue Devils' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 16th, while the Wildcats are ranked 337th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, the third road contest was the charm for Moody, as they earned their first road win of the season. They walked away with a 63-54 victory over Guntersville on Tuesday. That nine point margin sets a new team best for the Blue Devils this season.
Mortimer Jordan pushed their record up to 9-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.3 points per game. As for Moody, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Mortimer Jordan came up short against Moody when the teams last played back in January, falling 45-37. Can Mortimer Jordan avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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