If the Washington Jaguars were riding high off their 49-22 takedown of the Mardela Warriors on January 2nd, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Washington's tough 64-40 defeat to Pocomoke on Thursday might stick with them for a while. If Washington hoped to take revenge for the 67-44 defeat against they when the teams met, then they were left disappointed.
Pocomoke got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Donyae Washington out in front who almost dropped a triple-double on 16 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists. That's the first time this season that Washington posted eight or more assists. Another player making a difference was Alayah Thornton, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten assists.
Washington's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Pocomoke, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Washington will play host again and welcome Decatur, where tip off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pocomoke, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Parkside at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Parkside presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Pocomoke in Maryland (Parkside is ranked 45th, while Pocomoke is ranked 168th).
