The J.F. Webb Warriors and the American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots are set to duel on Friday. One thing working in J.F. Webb's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
J.F. Webb will head out to face American Leadership Academy-Johnston after giving up their first home loss of the season on Tuesday. J.F. Webb lost to Person at home by a 78-62 margin. The defeat continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Rockets: they've now lost nine in a row.
Despite their loss, J.F. Webb saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Joshua Barnette, who went 7 for 11 en route to 16 points plus seven rebounds and three steals, was perhaps the best of all. Barnette has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Kaylin Thorpe, who scored 20 points.
Even though they lost, J.F. Webb smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, American Leadership Academy-Johnston had to endure a seven-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against East Wake Academy by a score of 57-50 on Monday. The Patriots' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for J.F. Webb, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Everything came up roses for J.F. Webb against American Leadership Academy-Johnston when the teams last played back in February, as the team secured a 79-41 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was American Leadership Academy-Johnston's Ben Allen, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 12 rebounds. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will J.F. Webb still be able to contain Allen? There's only one way to find out.
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