The Dorman Cavaliers will challenge the Eastside Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Dorman's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five contests.
Dorman is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering James F. Byrnes just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 64-60 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rebels.
Meanwhile, Eastside hadn't done well against Wade Hampton recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Eastside simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Wade Hampton 56-16. That 40 point margin sets a new team best for the Eagles this season.
Eastside's win came from a few key players Dorman will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Laila Harvey, who went 5 of 10 on her way to 13 points along with seven steals and five rebounds. What's more, she also racked up two assists, the most she's had since back in January of 2024. Taryah Humbert was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Eastside's victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 4-10. As for Dorman, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-5.
Everything came up roses for Dorman against Eastside in their previous meeting back in November of 2018, as the squad secured an 81-37 win. In that match, Dorman amassed a halftime lead of 52-18, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps