Corpus Christi Moody is 2-8 against Miller since January of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Corpus Christi Moody Trojans will look to defend their home court against the Miller Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m.
Corpus Christi Moody is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 11th straight game on Tuesday. They were beaten by Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial 106-33. The Trojans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 65-20.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Miller ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They walked away with a 58-49 win over King.
Corpus Christi Moody better keep an eye on Corey Holmes. He was instrumental in Miller's win, putting up 15 points in addition to six boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Brandon Smith, who posted eight points and eight rebounds.
Miller smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Miller is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 3-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.8 points per game. As for Corpus Christi Moody, their loss dropped their record down to 2-12.
Corpus Christi Moody took a serious blow against Miller in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 68-39. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Holmes, who went 6 of 8 on his way to 14 points and three steals. Now that Corpus Christi Moody knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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