Mardela had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They managed a 62-57 win over the Pocomoke Warriors on Monday. This was payback for Mardela, who suffered a 64-26 loss the last time these two teams met.
Mardela got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jo'Ziah Sherwood out in front who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 23 rebounds. Sherwood has been hot recently, having posted 12 or more boards the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Zyair Johnson, who went 7 for 11 on his way to 17 points along with six steals and five assists.
Pocomoke's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was JAMIR ROBERTS, who went 7 of 12 en route to 15 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of DESHOUR PRITCHETT, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten boards.
Warriors
| 01/27/25 vs Pocomoke | 62-57 |
| 12/26/24 vs Indian River | 62-42 |
| 12/17/24 vs Washington | 77-47 |
| 12/10/24 vs Parkside | 55-52 |
| 12/07/24 vs St. Michaels | 69-50 |
| 12/03/24 vs Easton | 66-39 |
Mardela pushed their record up to 10-5 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.2 points per game. As for Pocomoke, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Mardela didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 70-50 victory against Washington on the 28th. Pocomoke has also already played their next matchup, an 80-63 defeat against Decatur on the 28th.
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