The Rutherford Rams will head out to challenge the Marianna Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rutherford will be looking to extend their current 15-game winning streak.
Rutherford played against Blountstown and won via forfeit.
On Monday, Marianna came up short against Graceville and fell 39-28. The Bulldogs haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Rutherford will have to keep a close watch on Dessiah Gee and Ja'Shonna Mathis, a pair of players who had a big impact on Marianna's prior game. Gee posted 13 points and six rebounds, while Mathis earned nine points and five steals. Marianna is 5-1 when Mathis posts five or more steals, but 2-11 otherwise.
Rutherford pushed their record up to 17-2 with the win, which was their 22nd straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.2 points per game. As for Marianna, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-12.
Everything came up roses for Rutherford against Marianna in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 56-13 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Rutherford since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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