Rappahannock County just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Luray Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rappahannock County has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Rappahannock County turned things around against Clarke County on Thursday. They walked away with a 60-49 victory over the Eagles.
Meanwhile, Luray waltzed into their match on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 55-48. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 119th, while the Eagles are ranked 264th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Luray's win came from a few key players Rappahannock County will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Blake Jenkins, who went 5 for 10 on his way to 18 points. Another player making a difference was Riley Benson, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 13 rebounds.
Luray smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in four consecutive contests.
Luray's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.6 points per game. As for Rappahannock County, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Rappahannock County came up short against Luray in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 72-60. Can Rappahannock County avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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