Cairo hasn't had much luck against Westover recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Cairo Syrupmakers will head out to square off against the Westover Patriots at 7:30 p.m. Cairo has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
On Tuesday, Cairo needed a bit of extra time to put away Seminole County. They secured a 62-57 W over the Indians. The win was some much needed relief for the Syrupmakers as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Westover over Dougherty in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Westover came out on top against Dougherty by a score of 60-48. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Patriots.
Westover's win came from a few key players Cairo will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jalen Holmes, who posted 15 points and six boards. Bryson Carter was another key player, going 7 for 10 on his way to 15 points.
Westover smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive matches.
Westover is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. As for Cairo, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-12.
Cairo beat Westover 67-59 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cairo since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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