The Great Mills Hornets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 29 points or more this season. They took their contest at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 56-13 win over La Plata. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Great Mills has managed all season.
Great Mills' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Abril Esparza, who scored ten points along with eight rebounds and four steals. That's the first time this season that Esparza pulled down eight or more rebounds. Karleigh Thomas was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Great Mills' victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for La Plata, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 3-6.
Great Mills will take on McDonough at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for La Plata, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Calvert at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Maryland (Calvert is ranked 219th, while La Plata is ranked 218th).
