Millersport is 2-8 against Berne Union since January of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Lakers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Rockets at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Berne Union better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if Millersport's game last Tuesday is any indication, that's when Millersport really gets things going. The Lakers took their game with ease, bagging a 53-24 victory over Miller. The win continues a trend for the Lakers in their matchups with the Falcons: they've now won four in a row.
Millersport found their leader in sophomore Lilly Atkinson, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 13 boards. Ava Blevins was another key player, putting up five points and six steals.
Millersport smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 16 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Berne Union over Bishop Rosecrans in every quarter on their way to victory on Thursday. The Rockets strolled past the Bishops with points to spare, taking the game 35-18.
Berne Union's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Millersport, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Everything came up roses for Millersport against Berne Union when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured a 64-25 victory. Will the Lakers repeat their success, or do the Rockets have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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