The Spencer Greenwave and the Wilkinson County Warriors will round out the year against one another at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Spencer is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took their matchup on Saturday with ease, bagging a 70-5 win over Forest Park. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Greenwave's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 172nd, while the Panthers are ranked 507th).
Spencer's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Malasia Armour led the charge by dropping a double-double with 11 points and 15 boards. Armour also posted a block, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Shamani Lewis, who posted seven points along with eight steals and six assists.
Spencer smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 38 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in February.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Wilkinson County beat Rutland 48-44 on Saturday. The victory continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Hurricanes: they've now won three in a row.
The win got Wilkinson County back to even at 3-3. As for Spencer, their victory bumped their record up to 7-3.
Everything came up roses for Spencer against Wilkinson County in their previous matchup back in December of 2022, as the squad secured a 58-9 win. Will the Greenwave repeat their success, or do the Warriors have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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