The Linsly Cadets and the Concord Academy Eagles will round out the year against one another at at 6:20 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Linsly will bounce into Friday's match after beating Parkersburg South, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The stars were shining brightly for Linsly in an 89-71 win over Parkersburg South on Monday. The Cadets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Concord Academy faced Caldwell Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Concord Academy took a 72-56 bruising from Caldwell Academy.
Linsly will need focus on slowing down James Minlend, one of several Concord Academy players who made an impact when they last played. He went 6 for 13 on his way to 16 points and five rebounds. Jake Benham was another key player, putting up 11 points and six boards.
Even though they lost, Concord Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in five consecutive contests.
The victory got Linsly back to even at 2-2. As for Concord Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 15-2.
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