The Ware County Gators are taking a road trip to challenge the Benedictine Cadets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Ware County's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 17 contests.
On Wednesday, Ware County beat New Hampstead 71-62.
Meanwhile, Benedictine posted their closest win since February 21, 2024 on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged New Hampstead out 67-65. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cadets have posted against the Phoenix since January 18, 2022.
Ware County better keep an eye on Caleb Jones. He was instrumental in Benedictine's win, going 8 of 15 on his way to 24 points in addition to six boards and five steals. Jones is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last 44 games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was John Lilly, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Benedictine is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.5 points per game. As for Ware County, their win bumped their record up to 17-5.
Ware County beat Benedictine 69-60 in their previous matchup two weeks ago. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Jones, who went 10 for 17 en route to 24 points and eight boards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Ware County still be able to contain Jones? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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