The Pembroke Dragons will head out on the road to challenge the Alexander Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Pembroke took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They pulled ahead with a 35-34 photo finish over Alexander.
Pembroke's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Onolee Easterbrook, who posted 12 points along with five steals and three blocks. That's the most blocks Easterbrook has posted since back in January of 2024. Jayden Hootman was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to six rebounds and four steals.
Pembroke smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 28 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Pembroke now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Alexander, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
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