The JW North Huskies will head out to challenge the Liberty Bison at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
In Thursday's Canine Competition, JW North had to take the L. They took a 53-40 hit to the loss column at the hands of Orange Vista on Thursday. The Huskies have struggled against the Coyotes recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Maya Marmolejo, who posted 12 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Marisol Blanco, who earned six points and seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, JW North smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in four consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Liberty was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were outmatched by Canyon Springs and fell 67-20. While losing is never fun, the Bison can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1033rd, while the Cougars are ranked 453rd).
JW North's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Liberty, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
Everything came up roses for JW North against Liberty in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, as the team secured a 64-24 win. Will JW North repeat their success, or does Liberty have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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