The Jackson Aggies will face off against the Orange Beach Makos at TBD on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
With a playoff game on the line, Jackson rose to the challenge last Friday. They walked away with an 83-76 win over the Knights. Jackson's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jackson got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jazmine Jones out in front who scored 18 points along with two steals. Jones has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last 25 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Tyra Caves, who scored 20 points along with seven assists and three steals.
Meanwhile, Orange Beach had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 points), and they went ahead and made it four last Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Andalusia 57-17 at home. That 40 point margin sets a new team best for Orange Beach this season.
Jackson's win bumped their record up to 26-4. As for Orange Beach, their win bumped their record up to 18-15.
Everything came up roses for Jackson against Orange Beach in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 as the team secured a 57-21 victory. Will Jackson repeat their success, or does Orange Beach have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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