Orland is 8-2 against Corning since December of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Orland Trojans will head out on the road to take on the Corning Cardinals at 7:30 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Winning is just a little bit easier when you outrebound your opponent 13 to 5 on the offensive boards, a fact Orland proved on Friday. They came out on top against Oroville by a score of 51-42.
Orland's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zach Story, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds. Story is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last six games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Lister, who scored ten points along with seven assists and six rebounds.
Meanwhile, Corning strolled past Oroville with points to spare last Friday, taking the game 52-35. The win was just what Corning needed coming off of a 68-40 defeat in their prior match.
Corning's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Quinton Davis led the charge by scoring six points along with ten rebounds and five steals. That's the first time this season that Davis pulled down eight or more rebounds. Kaidan Raker was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with six rebounds.
Orland's record now sits at 13-8. Corning's record now sits at 9-10.
Tuesday's game will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Story and Jeff Mendros. Story has been dynamite this season: he has averaged 15.3 points, 3 steals, and 7 rebounds. For his part, Mendros has averaged 13.6 points, 1.1 steals, and 2.2 assists.
Orland lost to Corning on the road by a decisive 56-41 margin in their previous matchup back in February of 2023. Thankfully for Orland, Juan Rodriguez (who scored 15 points) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
