Wiregrass Ranch has gone 9-1 against Gaither recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Wiregrass Ranch Bulls will welcome the Gaither Cowboys at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Wiregrass Ranch's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
Gaither is facing Wiregrass Ranch at the wrong time: Wiregrass Ranch suffered their first home loss of the season on Saturday and they're likely out for redemption. They fell 80-73 to the Warriors.
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Despite their defeat, Wiregrass Ranch saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Donovan Gaines, who went 9 of 22 on his way to 20 points, was perhaps the best of all. The match was Gaines' third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Kj Smith, who posted 17 points and five assists.
Even though they lost, Wiregrass Ranch smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Gaither was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against Newsome, falling 66-44. The Cowboys were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-18.
Wiregrass Ranch's defeat ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 12-5. As for Gaither, their loss dropped their record down to 10-9.
Everything went Wiregrass Ranch's way against Gaither in their previous matchup back in January of 2021, as Wiregrass Ranch made off with a 79-53 victory. Will Wiregrass Ranch repeat their success, or does Gaither have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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