Medina is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Thursday. They will square off against the Barker Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. Medina will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
If Medina beats Barker with 67 points on Thursday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Mustangs walked away with a 67-55 victory over Starpoint on Monday.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Bulldogs on Monday. Barker came out on top against Alden by a score of 51-38. Barker hasn't had any issues with Alden recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Medina better keep an eye on Anthony Taliaferro. He was instrumental in Barker's win, dropping a double-double with 24 points and ten boards. Those 24 points gave Taliaferro a new career-high. Jackson Prynn was another key player, putting up two points along with 12 rebounds and six assists.
Barker smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
The victory got Barker back to even at 2-2. As for Medina, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
Medina took their victory against Barker in their previous meeting back in February by a conclusive 75-53 score. Will the Mustangs repeat their success, or do the Bulldogs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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