The Smith Center Redmen are taking a road trip to square off against the Phillipsburg Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Smith Center is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They had just enough and edged out Sylvan-Lucas 46-44. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Redmen have posted since December 12, 2024.
Smith Center's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Leah Mckelvey led the charge by putting up 14 points and eight boards. Thanks to that strong game, Mckelvey now owns an excellent 42.3% three-point shooting accuracy. Another player making a difference was Ellie Pruden, who shot 42% from the field on her way to 15 points.
Meanwhile, Phillipsburg waltzed into their contest on Friday with eight straight wins... but they left with nine. They were the clear victor by a 54-30 margin over the Cardinals. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matches by 20 points or more this season.
Phillipsburg's win bumped their record up to 18-3. As for Smith Center, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-14.
Smith Center came up short against Phillipsburg when the teams last played back in January, falling 40-34. Can Smith Center avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
