Angel Allen (20) has helped lead Blackman to an 18-0 record and a No. 9 ranking.
Photo by John Pratt
It's going to be a challenging weekend for the Firebirds, starting with No. 12 Regis Jesuit at the Classic in the Country Saturday. Sunday, it's two-loss Wadsworth for Fairmont.
7. (7) Marion County (Lebanon, Ky.) 18-0Marion County was down six at half to Kentucky's DuPont Manual, but then took over in the last 16 minutes.
Makayla Epps had 37 points on 11 of 18 shooting, and added six rebounds, four assists and three steals.
8. (8) Windward (Los Angeles) 16-0The next big game will be a rematch with Long Beach Poly Jan. 26. The Wildcats won round one by 16 on a neutral court — this one will be at home.
9. (9) Blackman (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) 18-0Freshman
Crystal Dangerfield had 18 points, and freshman
Jazz Bond had eight rebounds and two blocks as Blackman blew away No. 24 Oakland 18-3 in the fourth quarter for an eventual 46-28 win.
10. (12) Shabazz (Newark, N.J.) 12-0After disposing of No. 23 Riverdale Baptist, 59-42, last Saturday, the Bulldogs draw Blair Academy this Saturday — and Blair's only loss was to unbeaten Life Center Academy in the first game of the season.
