Apex hasn't had much luck against Green Level recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The two teams will face off at 3:30 p.m. without much rest, having both just played. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Apex was handed a 49-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They skirted past Apex Friendship 44-41. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Cougars as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Green Level hadn't done well against Jordan recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Gators blew past the Falcons 62-11. The Gators have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Apex better keep an eye on Claire Barber. She was instrumental in Green Level's win, shooting 56% from the field on her way to 17 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals. Barber's big performance that evening made it six games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points. Nadeen Daher was another key player, going 6-for-10 to rack up 16 points and five boards.
Green Level was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They are 13-5 when they've passed the ball that well.
Green Level's victory bumped their record up to 16-9. As for Apex, their win bumped their record up to 14-10.
Apex was dealt a bruising 65-20 loss at the hands of Green Level when the teams last played last Monday. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Cougars were down 46-11.
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