Bell hasn't had much luck against Jackson-Reed recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Bell Griffins will welcome the Jackson-Reed Tigers at 7:30 p.m.
Bell is headed into Wednesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Monday. They lost 62-36 to E.L. Haynes. That's two games in a row now that the Griffins have lost by exactly 26 points.
Cire Wilson
| 01/13/25 @ E.L. Haynes | 19 |
| 01/10/25 @ Ron Brown | 16 |
| 01/08/25 vs Coolidge | 11 |
| 12/20/24 @ Anacostia | 27 |
| 12/18/24 @ Woodson | 12 |
Despite their defeat, Bell saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Cire Wilson, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 19 boards, was perhaps the best of all. Wilson is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last 11 games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Jakari Graham, who posted ten points in addition to seven assists and six boards.
Even though they lost, Bell smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Jackson-Reed against Woodson on Monday as the squad secured a 64-17 win. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 23 points or more this season.
Jackson-Reed is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. As for Bell, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9.
Bell was taken down by Jackson-Reed 88-22 when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Bell have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
