The Kathleen Red Devils will challenge the Auburndale Bloodhounds at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Auburndale took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Kathleen, who comes in off a win.
Kathleen is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They managed a 53-47 win over Freedom. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Red Devils as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Kathleen's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zion Williams, who posted 12 points and five boards. Rashard Kelly was another key player, putting up ten points and five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Auburndale unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Saturday. They received a blow as they fell 44-28 to Lake Highland Prep. While losing is never fun, the Bloodhounds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 124th, while the Highlanders are ranked 28th).
Kathleen will need focus on slowing down Jaden Lindsay, one of several Auburndale players who made an impact when they last played. He scored nine points.
Auburndale's loss dropped their record down to 19-6. As for Kathleen, their victory bumped their record up to 4-19.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Kathleen has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 21.5 boards per game. However, it's not like Auburndale struggles in that department as they've been averaging 29.7 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Kathleen took a serious blow against Auburndale in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 70-34. Can Kathleen avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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