Broughton has gone 9-1 against Sanderson recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Broughton Capitals are taking a road trip to face off against the Sanderson Spartans at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Broughton will bounce into Friday's matchup after beating Cardinal Gibbons, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. Broughton secured a 47-41 W over Cardinal Gibbons on Tuesday.
| 02/04/25 @ Cardinal Gibbons | 4 |
| 01/30/25 vs Leesville Road | 5 |
| 01/28/25 vs Athens Drive | 3 |
| 01/27/25 vs Cardinal Gibbons | 2 |
| 01/17/25 vs Sanderson | 3 |
Broughton got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jane Kern out in front who posted 13 points along with six rebounds and four steals. Kern has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 18 times she's played. Kendall Walpole was another key player, putting up 12 points and six boards.
Broughton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive boards in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Sanderson came into Tuesday's contest having lost 20 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took down Enloe 45-26 on Tuesday. The Spartans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Sanderson's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-16. As for Broughton, they pushed their record up to 11-9 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Everything came up roses for Broughton against Sanderson when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured a 59-17 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Broughton since the team 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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