The Independence Blue Devils are taking a road trip to challenge the Lake Ridge Academy Royals at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Last Saturday, Independence lost to Valley Forge on the road by a 42-26 margin. The Blue Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Lake Ridge Academy entered their tilt with Brooklyn two weeks ago with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They were the clear victors by a 44-21 margin over the Hurricanes. The Royals have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 20 points or more this season.
Lake Ridge Academy's win came from a few key players that Independence will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Zaya Battur, who posted nine points and seven steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 12 games she's played dating back to last season. Kathryn Krueger was another key player, going 5-for-12 to rack up 16 points and four steals.
Lake Ridge Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Independence's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Lake Ridge Academy, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Independence didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Lake Ridge Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2017, but they still walked away with a 46-40 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Royals' Sydney Mayberry, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and ten boards. Now that she won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be easier for the Blue Devils to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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