The Philo Electrics and the Warren Warriors will round out the year against one another at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Philo is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Watkins Memorial: they outscored them in every quarter. The Electrics strolled past the Warriors with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 42-23. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Electrics' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 280th, while the Warriors are ranked 602nd).
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Warren). They claimed a resounding 65-10 win over Meigs. The victory continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Marauders: they've now won four in a row.
Warren's win came from a few key players Philo will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was DeLaney Gates, who almost dropped a double-double with 18 points and nine steals. Those nine steals gave her a new career-high. Aubrey Pepper was another key player, going 7-for-14 to rack up 15 points and five steals.
Warren smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Philo now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Warren, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
Philo couldn't quite get it done against Warren when the teams last played back in December of 2015 as they fell 66-58. Will the Electrics have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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