The Blake Yellow Jackets will challenge the Plant City Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Blake turned things around against Freedom on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Patriots out 38-35.
Meanwhile, after only 23 points in their last contest, Plant City made sure to put some points up on the board against King on Wednesday. Plant City was the clear victor by a 55-35 margin over King.
Plant City's win came from a few key players Blake will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Harmoney Ford, who posted eight points in addition to 15 boards and three steals. What's more, she also racked up two assists, the most she's had since back in November of 2024. Alexi Alvarez was another key player, dropping a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Plant City smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 32 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 24 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Plant City's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Blake, their victory bumped their record up to 7-9.
Blake beat Plant City 42-32 when the teams last played back in January of 2023. Does Blake have another victory up their sleeve, or will Plant City turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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