The Ashley Screaming Eagle will square off against the Swansboro Pirates at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Ashley beat Northside - Jacksonville 43-35. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Screaming Eagle.
Ashley found their leader in sophomore Ella Rose, who went 6-for-9 on her way to 16 points and eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Chloe Laverty, who posted six points.
Ashley was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Swansboro blew past Southwest Onslow, posting a 39-12 victory. The Pirates have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 21 points or more this season.
Ashley's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Swansboro, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 3-1.
Ashley came out on top in a nail-biter against Swansboro in their previous meeting back in November, sneaking past 48-46. Do the Screaming Eagle have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Pirates turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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