The Clarksburg Coyotes came tearing into Friday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 31.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They strolled past Quince Orchard with points to spare, taking the game 53-37. Given Clarksburg's advantage in MaxPreps' Maryland basketball rankings (they are ranked 44th, while Quince Orchard is ranked 176th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Quince Orchard's loss came despite strong showings from Evelyn Steele and Abby Emard. Steele scored six points along with nine rebounds and six blocks, while Emard scored six points. Emard also grabbed two steals for the first time this season.
Quince Orchard struggled to work together and finished the game with only three assists. That's the fewest assists they've managed all season.
Clarksburg is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. As for Quince Orchard, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Clarksburg will be playing in front of their home fans against Seneca Valley at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Seneca Valley's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last four games. As for Quince Orchard, they will head out on the road to face off against Northwest at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Northwest is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
