The Northeast Eagles will challenge the Green Street Academy Chargers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Northeast is headed into the contest having just suffered their closest loss since January 3rd on Tuesday. They fell just short of North County by a score of 45-42. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Knights: they've now lost three in a row.
01/28/25 vs North County | 7 |
01/24/25 @ Meade | 7 |
01/21/25 vs Glen Burnie | 3 |
01/17/25 vs Crofton | 5 |
01/14/25 vs Broadneck | 4 |
Northeast's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Brynn Jones, who posted nine points in addition to seven rebounds and seven steals, and Maiah Parker, who put up 21 points. Jones is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 24 games she's played dating back to last season. Amari Folkes was another key player, putting up seven points.
Even though they lost, Northeast smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive games.
Green Street Academy played against Western and lost via forfeit.
Green Street Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. As for Northeast, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
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