The Space Coast Vipers are taking a road trip to challenge the Rockledge Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Space Coast is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Monday as they easily beat Merritt Island Christian 79-44. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Vipers with their most commanding win of the season.
Space Coast found their leader in sophomore Phillayjah Carroll, who dropped a double-double on 35 points and 11 steals. Carroll is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least five every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Nakayla Smith, who posted 12 points.
Meanwhile, Rockledge made easy work of Merritt Island on Monday and carried off a 57-32 win. Considering the Raiders' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Jordyn Bradley had an outrageously good game as she dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Aiyana Sandy, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
Rockledge's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Space Coast, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Space Coast beat Rockledge 46-38 in their previous matchup back in January. The rematch might be a little tougher for Space Coast since the squad 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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