Two dominant guards in Alabama Nieves and Jaileen Yarrow are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Legacy Longhorns are on the road again on Wednesday and plays the Bishop Manogue Miners at 3:40 p.m. on February 21st. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Legacy and Canyon Springs squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but sadly Legacy had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Pioneers by a score of 59-57.
Despite their loss, Legacy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jaleese Mckenzie, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 15 rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Mckenzie is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last six games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Laila Gines, who scored 14 points along with three steals.
Meanwhile, Bishop Manogue faced Spanish Springs in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Bishop Manogue walked away with a 57-48 win over Spanish Springs on Saturday. The win was familiar territory for Bishop Manogue who now have 23 in a row.
Bishop Manogue's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Milasarai Tau, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Violet Gordon, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Legacy's defeat dropped their record down to 20-10. As for Bishop Manogue, their victory bumped their record up to 24-1.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Legacy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 32.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Bishop Manogue struggles in that department as they've been averaging 32.5 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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