The Reservoir 'Gators will take on the Northern Patriots in a holiday battle at at 9:00 p.m. on Friday. Reservoir, yet to win a game, are hoping to taste some of the success that has characterized Northern's (thus far) undefeated season.
Reservoir lost 62-41 to Marriotts Ridge on Monday.
Reservoir's defeat came about despite a quality game from Channing Wade, who went 6 of 11 on his way to 14 points in addition to eight boards and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryan Reyes, who posted six points.
Meanwhile, Northern posted their biggest win since December 13, 2023 on Friday. They put the hurt on Patuxent with a sharp 70-46 victory.
Reservoir better keep an eye on Alec Johnson. He was instrumental in Northern's win, dropping a double-double on 17 points and 13 boards. The game was Johnson's third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jeremiah Byrd, who went 7 of 9 on his way to 15 points and four steals.
Northern smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Northern's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Reservoir, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
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