Jasper hasn't had much luck against Mortimer Jordan recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Jasper Vikings will host the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Jasper beat Cullman 33-27. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Vikings.
Meanwhile, Mortimer Jordan entered their tilt with Locust Fork on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They enjoyed a cozy 59-42 win over the Hornets. Given the Blue Devils' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 23rd, while the Hornets are ranked 121st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Mortimer Jordan is also on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 15 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. As for Jasper, their victory bumped their record up to 18-9.
Jasper was taken down by Mortimer Jordan 64-30 in their previous matchup last Tuesday. Will Jasper have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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