The Timberland Wolves just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Cross Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. The timing isn't great for Timberland: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Cross has snatched up nine consecutive wins on the road also dating back to last season.
Last Friday, Timberland came up short against Lake Marion and fell 50-38.
Meanwhile, Cross' undefeated season came to an end after three games two weeks ago. They took a 60-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of Ben Lippen. The loss was the Trojans' first of the season.
Timberland will need focus on slowing down Micah Flute, one of several Cross players who made an impact when they last played. He posted nine points along with seven boards and three steals. That's the most points Flute has posted since back in January of 2024. Lavell Joyner was another key player, putting up five points along with six boards and three steals.
Even though they lost, Cross smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Cross fell to 3-1. As for Timberland, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.
Timberland was dealt a bruising 53-24 loss at the hands of Cross when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Can Timberland avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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