Ribault is on a 16-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Mandarin is on a seven-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Ribault Trojans will take on the Mandarin Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Ribault posted their biggest victory since December 2, 2023 on Wednesday. They claimed a resounding 76-49 victory over First Coast on the road. Given Ribault's advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 97th, while First Coast is ranked 215th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Caleb Williams, who scored 22 points. He is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last nine games he's played. Jamian Jackson was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
Meanwhile, Mandarin earned a 69-60 win over Viera on Monday.
Ribault is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. As for Mandarin, their win bumped their record up to an identical 13-5.
Ribault beat Mandarin 74-64 in their previous matchup back in December of 2022. Does Ribault have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mandarin turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
