Marvin Ridge hasn't had much luck against Weddington recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Marvin Ridge Mavericks will look to defend their home court against the Weddington Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Wednesday, Marvin Ridge didn't have too much trouble with Cuthbertson as they won 71-53. The Mavericks haven't had any issues with the Cavaliers recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Marvin Ridge's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Henry Smith, who went 6-for-10 to rack up 17 points. Thanks to that strong game, Smith now owns an excellent 40.6% three-point shooting accuracy. Another player making a difference was Brady Dunn, who posted ten points and eight assists.
Marvin Ridge was working as a unit and finished the game with 22 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Meanwhile, Weddington waltzed into their game on Tuesday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They blew past the Pirates 87-38. That 49 point margin sets a new team best for the Warriors this season.
Marvin Ridge better keep an eye on KJ Younger. He was instrumental in Weddington's win, going 12-for-17 en route to 28 points along with seven boards and six assists. The matchup was Younger's 26th in a row with at least 15 points. Mason Zepp was another key player, going 5-for-10 on his way to 14 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists.
Weddington pushed their record up to 18-5 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.7 points over those games. As for Marvin Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 11-12.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Marvin Ridge has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 25.1 boards per game. However, it's not like Weddington struggles in that department as they've been averaging 30.5 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Marvin Ridge ended up a good deal behind Weddington in their previous meeting back in January, losing 70-54. Will Marvin Ridge 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.
