Having just played yesterday, the Jackson-Reed Tigers will jump right back in to play the Friendship Tech Prep Academy Titans at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Jackson-Reed is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They breezed past Parkside to the tune of 93-49. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Friendship Tech Prep Academy faced Parkside in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Saturday. Friendship Tech Prep Academy blew past Parkside, posting a 77-43 victory. The win was nothing new for the Titans as they're now sitting on five straight.
Friendship Tech Prep Academy's win came from a few key players Jackson-Reed will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Mekhi Polk, who posted 19 points along with six assists and four steals. His big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Malik Shackleford was another key player, dropping a double-double with 19 points and ten boards.
Jackson-Reed's victory was their 24th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 23-7. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.6 points over those games. As for Friendship Tech Prep Academy, their win bumped their record up to 23-7.
Jackson-Reed strolled past Friendship Tech Prep Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2022 by a score of 74-57. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jackson-Reed since the squad 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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