The McKinley Red Dragons will head out on the road to square off against the Jefferson Area Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, McKinley was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 59-54 to Edgewood. The defeat continues a trend for the Red Dragons in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now lost seven in a row.
Despite their loss, McKinley saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. True Carey-Hardin, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 16 boards, was perhaps the best of all. What's more, Carey-Hardin also posted four steals, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Avon Fryer, who went 5-for-9 en route to 12 points.
Meanwhile, Jefferson Area had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They blew past the Mustangs 75-37. The Falcons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 20 points or more this season.
McKinley's defeat dropped their record down to 8-13. As for Jefferson Area, their win bumped their record up to 17-3.
McKinley came up short against Jefferson Area in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 62-53. Can McKinley avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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