Midlothian is 2-8 against L.C. Bird since January of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Midlothian Trojans are taking a road trip to take on the L.C. Bird Skyhawks at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with eight defeats in a row dating back to last season, Midlothian turned things around against Huguenot on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Falcons 58-10. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Trojans considering their 18-point performance the matchup before.
Meanwhile, L.C. Bird entered their tilt with Cosby on Tuesday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They enjoyed a cozy 54-37 win over the Titans.
L.C. Bird found their leader in freshman Sasha Hodge, who posted 16 points and six steals. Hodge is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Kylie Kent was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to six rebounds and three blocks.
L.C. Bird's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-3. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.6 points per game. As for Midlothian, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
Midlothian took a serious blow against L.C. Bird when the teams last played back in December of 2024, falling 56-22. Can Midlothian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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