Having just played yesterday, the Marianna Bulldogs will get right back to it and host the Rutherford Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Monday, Marianna came up short against Graceville and fell 39-28. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Marianna had strong showings from Dessiah Gee, who posted 13 points and six rebounds, and Ja'Shonna Mathis, who earned nine points and five steals. Mathis is becoming a predictor of Marianna's success: when she posts at least five steals the team is 5-1 (and 2-11 when she doesn't).
Rutherford played against Blountstown and won via forfeit.
The win (which was Rutherford's 15th in a row) raised their record to 17-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.6 points per game. As for Marianna, their loss dropped their record down to 7-12.
Marianna took a serious blow against Rutherford in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 56-13. Will Marianna have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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