McMichael hasn't had much luck against Morehead recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The McMichael Phoenix will look to defend their home court against the Morehead Panthers at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, McMichael turned things around against Magna Vista on Wednesday. They walked away with a 55-42 win over the Warriors.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Morehead took on West Stokes on Tuesday. Morehead was the clear victor by a 56-35 margin over West Stokes. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Panthers have posted since December 21, 2024.
Morehead found their leader in freshman Ayedon Haygood, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 12 boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Haygood has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Josiah Thomas, who went 5 of 8 en route to 15 points and six rebounds.
Morehead smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive contests.
Morehead's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-11. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.8 points per game. As for McMichael, their victory bumped their record up to 5-14.
McMichael came up short against Morehead in their previous meeting on Saturday, falling 52-48. Will McMichael have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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