Park Crossing came tearing into Thursday's match with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 48.4 points) and they left with even more momentum. They breezed by the Selma Saints to the tune of 67-38. Given the Thunderbirds' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked sixth, while the Saints are ranked 72nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Park Crossing got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Saniya Jackson out in front who went 8 for 16 en route to 24 points in addition to eight boards and three steals. Jackson has been hot for a while, having posted three or more steals the last nine times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Aminata Fall, who went 6 of 9 on her way to 16 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Park Crossing 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 eight offensive rebounds in 27 consecutive contests.
Despite the defeat, Selma had strong showings from Jykierra Oliver, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine boards, and Shamiyah Blake, who posted 19 points. The dominant performance gave Blake a new career-high in points.
Thunderbirds
| 01/30/25 vs Selma | 67-38 |
| 01/27/25 vs Russell County | 92-33 |
| 01/14/25 vs Pike Road | 64-39 |
| 01/03/25 vs Rehobeth | 100-15 |
| 12/23/24 vs JAG | 105-12 |
| + 21 more games |
Park Crossing's win was their 26th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 27-1. As for Selma, their loss ended a nine-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 17-3.
Park Crossing does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Selma, they will square off against Montevallo at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Selma is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.6 points per game this season.
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