The Rhodes Rams will take on the Garrett Morgan Falcons in a holiday battle at at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Rhodes is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat Max S. Hayes 63-21. Rhodes' victory was all the more impressive since the Lakers were averaging only 28.8 points allowed on the season.
Rhodes got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Daniya King out in front who posted 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Miyona Greer, who put up 12 points.
Meanwhile, Garrett Morgan took their contest on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 51-19 victory over Collinwood. The Falcons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 32 points or more this season.
Garrett Morgan found their leader in sophomore Anylaih Moore, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Moore has scored all season. Fatuma Abdi was another key player, going 5 of 12 on her way to 11 points and five assists.
Garrett Morgan smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 15 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Rhodes pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.0 points per game. As for Garrett Morgan, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Rhodes beat Garrett Morgan 45-36 in their previous meeting back in January. Does Rhodes have another victory up their sleeve, or will Garrett Morgan turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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