The Northside Rams will face off against the John Carroll Catholic Cavaliers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Northside took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They skirted past Sipsey Valley 34-32.
Northside found their leader in freshman Kamryn Knowles, who posted 17 points. Another player making a difference was Claire Jones, who had seven points.
Northside smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in four consecutive games.
John Carroll Catholic fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back victories it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They walked away with a 48-35 win over Northside. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Cavaliers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 261st, while the Rams are ranked 124th).
John Carroll Catholic's win bumped their record up to 7-14. As for Northside, they are also on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 contests, which lines up perfectly with their 18-6 record this season.
Northside came up short against John Carroll Catholic when the teams last played on Thursday, falling 48-35. Will Northside have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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