The Gaithersburg Trojans just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Whitman Vikings at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Gaithersburg has struggled recently with five defeats in a row, while Whitman will arrive with four straight victories.
On Thursday, Gaithersburg had to suffer through a 83-41 loss at the hands of Seneca Valley. The game marked the Trojans' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Whitman on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Walter Johnson as Whitman made off with a 78-52 win. The Vikings have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 26 points or more this season.
Whitman's win came from a few key players Gaithersburg will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Evan Brown, who went 6 of 11 on his way to 15 points. His evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Sean Curran, who posted ten points and six rebounds.
Whitman pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 24 points. As for Gaithersburg, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8.
Gaithersburg ended up a good deal behind Whitman in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, losing 76-61. Will Gaithersburg have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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