James Wood's game on Friday was all tied up 28-28 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 53-52 to the Millbrook Pioneers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pioneers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 51-44 back in January.
Despite the loss, James Wood still got an impressive performance from Josie Russell, who almost dropped a triple-double with 24 points, 15 rebounds, and nine blocks. That was a full 46.2% of James Wood's points, marking the third time in a row she's posted more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Hailey Harlow, who had ten points and seven boards.
Jaliah Jackson was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double with 23 points and ten rebounds for Millbrook. Jackson is becoming a predictor of Millbrook's success: when she posts at least ten boards the team is 8-3 (and 4-5 when she doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Jane Moreland, who put up seven points and six rebounds.
James Wood's record now sits at 12-8. As for Millbrook, their record now sits at an identical 12-8.
Coincidentally, James Wood and Millbrook will both be playing Handley the next time they take the court. James Wood will host Handley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, while Millbrook will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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