The Odessa Ducks will head out to challenge the McKean Highlanders at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Odessa is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Last Tuesday, Odessa was beaten by St. Georges Tech 54-18. That's two games in a row now that the Ducks have lost by exactly 36 points.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for McKean, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 53-37 win over Glasgow on Wednesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Highlanders as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
McKean's win came from a few key players Odessa will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jasmine Sessoms, who went 8 for 19 en route to 20 points in addition to eight boards and four blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Ma'Hasa Wilson, who posted 12 points.
McKean's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-8. As for Odessa, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9.
Everything came up roses for Odessa against McKean in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, as the squad secured a 52-12 victory. In that contest, Odessa amassed a halftime lead of 36-2, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
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