The Woodbridge Raiders will venture away from home to take on the Polytech Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Woodbridge has struggled recently with 15 losses in a row, while Polytech will arrive with 11 straight victories.
Last Tuesday, Woodbridge came up short against Sussex Academy and fell 42-30.
Meanwhile, Polytech beat Caesar Rodney 42-32 on Tuesday.
Polytech's win came from a few key players Woodbridge will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Sierra Henry, who posted 15 points in addition to eight rebounds and five steals. Henry is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Saniya Skinner, who went 5 of 12 en route to 11 points along with six boards and four steals.
Polytech pushed their record up to 13-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.8 points per game. As for Woodbridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-14.
Everything came up roses for Woodbridge against Polytech in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as the squad secured a 73-25 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Woodbridge since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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