The Bluffton Pirates will take on the Allen East Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Bluffton had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They blew past Cory-Rawson 49-23. The victory was some much needed relief for the Pirates as it spelled an end to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Ayla Grandey had a dynamite game for Bluffton, dropping a double-double on 16 points and 16 rebounds. Grandey's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Blair Utendorf was another key player, earning eight points along with six rebounds and three blocks.
Meanwhile, Allen East made easy work of Arlington on Thursday and carried off a 57-36 win.
Rilynn Jones went supernova for Allen East, going 10 for 21 en route to 23 points plus six rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Evelyn Lehman, who earned 14 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Bluffton might still be hurting after the 58-33 loss they got from Allen East in their previous meeting back in February. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Jones, who earned 19 points plus six steals. Now that Bluffton knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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