The Idalia Wolves just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Fleming Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
Idalia came up short against Stratton on Thursday, falling 60-37. The defeat continues a trend for the Wolves in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost five in a row.
Meanwhile, Fleming had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Saturday. They came within five points of losing the streak, but they secured a 48-43 W against the Longhorns.
Idalia better focus on containing Travis Johnson and Dylon Monroe as the pair were huge in Fleming's win. Johnson dropped a double-double with 13 points and 17 boards, while Monroe went 7-for-11 en route to 20 points and three steals. What's more, Johnson posted four assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Treyson Kirkwood was another key player, putting up seven points.
Fleming smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in nine consecutive games.
Fleming's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-14. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.8 points over those games. As for Idalia, their loss dropped their record down to 7-12.
Everything came up roses for Idalia against Fleming in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as the squad secured a 63-35 victory. Will Idalia repeat their success, or does Fleming have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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