Kirby hasn't had much luck against Melrose recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Kirby Cougars will welcome the Melrose Golden Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. Kirby knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 14 matches -- so hopefully Melrose likes a good challenge.
Last Tuesday, everything came up roses for Kirby against Bluff City as the squad secured a 69-31 victory. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 20 points or more this season.
Carey McClain continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, putting up 28 points. That makes it three consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Kirby's points. Another player making a difference was Jarvis Glenn, who posted nine points.
Meanwhile, Melrose was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 39-33 heartbreaker at the hands of Booker T. Washington.
Melrose's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Kirby, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 9-6.
Kirby beat Melrose 70-62 when the teams last played back in February of 2024. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Melrose's Devin Sanders Jr, who dropped a double-double on 28 points and 17 boards. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Kirby to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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