Verbena is 0-10 against Maplesville since December of 2021 but things could change on Saturday. The Verbena Red Devils will head out to take on the Maplesville Red Devils at 6:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, Verbena was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 58-54 to Autauga Academy.
Meanwhile, Maplesville waltzed into their match on Monday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They skirted past the Rams 49-46. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Red Devils have posted since February 5, 2024.
Maplesville's win came from a few key players Verbena will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Nehemiah Mccary, who dropped a triple-double on 17 points, 16 rebounds, and ten blocks. Mccary is crushing it when it comes to boards: he's pulled down at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Jakobe Nix was another key player, putting up 12 points and three steals.
Maplesville pushed their record up to 15-3 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.0 points per game. As for Verbena, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-15.
Verbena was taken down by Maplesville 71-26 in their previous matchup back in January. Can Verbena avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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