The Oneida Indians will face off against the Coalfield Yellow Jackets at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Oneida was handed a heart-breaking three-point defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Jellico on Tuesday. The Indians claimed a resounding 65-24 victory over the Blue Devils. The win continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Blue Devils: they've now won eight in a row.
Oneida's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elli West, who went 5-for-12 on her way to 14 points and six assists. Kendall Duncan was another key player, putting up 11 points in addition to seven boards and four steals.
Oneida smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Coalfield humbled Jellico with a 78-41 victory. Given the Yellow Jackets' advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 63rd, while the Blue Devils are ranked 333rd) , the win on Thursday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Oneida's win bumped their record up to 18-5. As for Coalfield, their victory bumped their record up to 17-6.
Oneida lost to Coalfield at home by a decisive 50-34 margin in their previous matchup back in January. Will the Indians 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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