Mt. Pleasant hasn't had much luck against Elizabeth Forward recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Mt. Pleasant Vikings will host the Elizabeth Forward Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with ten defeats in a row dating back to last season, Mt. Pleasant turned things around against Southmoreland two weeks ago. They blew past the Scotties 44-23. The Vikings' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth Forward came tearing into Monday's match with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 22.4 points) and they left with even more momentum. They snuck past the Mustangs with a 37-32 win.
Elizabeth Forward's win came from a few key players Mt. Pleasant will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Michelle Jellison, who posted nine points. Another player making a difference was Chloe Zombek, who earned eight points.
Elizabeth Forward's victory was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-3. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.0 points per game. As for Mt. Pleasant, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-9.
Mt. Pleasant took a serious blow against Elizabeth Forward in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 64-34. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Jellison, who scored 26 points. Now that Mt. Pleasant knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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