Two dominant guards in Tytianna Allen and Khloe Rodgers are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Avon Park Red Devils will take on the Somerset College Prep Academy Spartans on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Avon Park is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Sebring on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Avon Park lost 55-33 to Sebring. While losing is never fun, the Red Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 515th, while the Blue Streaks are ranked 235th).
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Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Allen, who posted 15 points along with five boards and three steals. Allen is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Jaymara Jackson was another key player, putting up nine points in addition to six rebounds and four steals.
Even though they lost, Avon Park smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Somerset College Prep Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. The contest between them and Treasure Coast didn't end well, with Somerset College Prep Academy falling 70-55.
Despite the defeat, Somerset College Prep Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Rodgers went 7 for 11 from beyond the arc en route to 42 points and seven steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Rodgers has scored all season. Nayeli Boisrond also deserves some recognition as she scored her first point of the season.
Avon Park's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Somerset College Prep Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-10.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Avon Park has been crashing the boards this season, having averaged 39.7 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Somerset College Prep Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 28.2 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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