Governor Thomas Johnson and the Titans are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2019, but not for long. The Governor Thomas Johnson Patriots will head out on the road to take on the Tuscarora Titans at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Governor Thomas Johnson scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Linganore 63-35 on the road. The win was all the more spectacular given Governor Thomas Johnson's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maryland basketball rankings (they are ranked 219th, while the Lancers are ranked 81st).
Governor Thomas Johnson can attribute much of their success to Tamanii Littles, who scored six points along with seven rebounds, and Riley Kelly, who scored 14 points along with seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Tuscarora had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past North Hagerstown, posting a 66-30 victory at home. The win was just what Tuscarora needed coming off of a 65-31 loss in their prior match.
Laney Barton was her usual excellent self, almost dropping a triple-double on 21 points, nine rebounds, and 11 steals. Another player making a difference was Skylar Davis, who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks.
Governor Thomas Johnson's record is now 4-13. As for Tuscarora, their victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-11.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Governor Thomas Johnson have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 35.3 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Tuscarora struggles in that department as they've been averaging 35.3 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Governor Thomas Johnson couldn't quite finish off the Titans in their previous meeting back in January and fell 53-51. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Barton, who almost dropped a double-double on 24 points and nine rebounds. Now that Governor Thomas Johnson knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
