Bentworth is 1-9 against Jefferson-Morgan since December of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Bentworth Bearcats will host the Jefferson-Morgan Rockets at 6:00 p.m. Jefferson-Morgan took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Bentworth, who comes in off a win.
If Bentworth beats Jefferson-Morgan with 52 points on Tuesday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. Bentworth was the clear victor by a 52-30 margin over Carmichaels on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Bearcats have posted since December 2, 2023.
Ben Hays had a dynamite game for Bentworth, earning 21 points plus six rebounds and six steals. Ross Skerbetz was another key player, scoring nine points plus six rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, Jefferson-Morgan came up short against Fort Cherry on Saturday and fell 53-44. The Rockets haven't had much luck with the Rangers recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Despite their loss, Jefferson-Morgan saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Dayten Marion, who scored seven points plus nine rebounds and seven blocks, was perhaps the best of all. Marion has been hot , having posted two or more blocks the last six times he's played. Another player making a difference was John Woodward, who posted nine points plus five rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Jefferson-Morgan smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Bentworth's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1. As for Jefferson-Morgan, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Things could have been worse for Bentworth, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 42-28 loss to Jefferson-Morgan when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Bentworth have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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