Jackson-Reed is 6-1 against Coolidge since February of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Jackson-Reed Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Coolidge Colts at 5:30 p.m. Jackson-Reed will be looking to keep their ten-game home win streak (dating back to last season) alive.
Jackson-Reed put the finishing touches on their tenth blowout victory of the season on Monday. They breezed by Cardozo on the road to the tune of 74-14. Jackson-Reed's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Aminyah Muhammed and Kryslynn Stewart were among the main playmakers for Jackson-Reed as the former scored 15 points along with seven rebounds and the latter scored 14 points along with seven steals. Stewart has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last ten times she's played. Lillian Lacore was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with nine rebounds.
Meanwhile, Coolidge faced Cardozo in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Coolidge really took it to Cardozo for the full four quarters, racking up a 74-6 win on the road. That looming 74-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Coolidge yet this season.
Coolidge relied on the efforts of Jaylyn Derricott, who scored 18 points along with seven rebounds, and Josslyn Derricott, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. Derricott has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last nine times she's played. Another player making a difference was Tairyn Walker, who scored eight points along with four steals.
Jackson-Reed is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. As for Coolidge, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-8.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Jackson-Reed have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 33.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Coolidge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 36.9 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Jackson-Reed might still be hurting after the 57-37 defeat they got from Coolidge when the teams last played back in December of 2022. Will Jackson-Reed have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
