The Whitesboro Warriors will take on the Rome Free Academy Black Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Whitesboro is headed into the game having just posted their closest victory since January 19, 2024 on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged Oneida out 71-69.
Meanwhile, Rome Free Academy put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They snuck past Oswego with a 93-87 win. Given the Black Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 14th, while the Bucs are ranked 237th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Whitesboro better keep an eye on Uzziah Grimes. He was instrumental in Rome Free Academy's win, going 12 of 24 on his way to 31 points and three steals. The matchup was Grimes' fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Deandre Neal, who went 10 for 21 en route to 24 points and five rebounds.
Rome Free Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Rome Free Academy pushed their record up to 12-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 88.7 points per game. As for Whitesboro, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Whitesboro might still be hurting after the 87-61 loss they got from Rome Free Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will Whitesboro have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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