The Middleton Tigers will challenge the Jefferson Dragons at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Middleton is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They put the hurt on Brandon with a sharp 51-30 victory on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Tigers have posted since December 3, 2024.
| 01/15/25 @ Brandon | 17 |
| 01/14/25 vs Strawberry Crest | 15 |
| 01/10/25 vs Wharton | 15 |
Middleton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Thea Williams, who posted 17 points. The contest was Williams' third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Laurie Julot, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine boards.
Middleton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 21 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Jefferson sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 37-35 victory over Plant City on Wednesday.
Jefferson's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-7. As for Middleton, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Middleton beat Jefferson 48-38 when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Does Middleton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Jefferson turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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