Meridian has gone 9-0 against Shawnee recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Meridian Bobcats will venture away from home to square off against the Shawnee Redskins at 6:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Meridian is leaving town to face Shawnee after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Meridian fell just short of Cobden by a score of 53-50 last Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Shawnee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 46-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of Murphysboro.
Despite their defeat, Shawnee saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Eva Ford, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 12 rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Ford is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least nine every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Emma Young, who earned 13 points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Shawnee smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Everything came up roses for Meridian against Shawnee in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, as the team secured a 47-20 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Meridian since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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