While Friendly didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They took their game on Thursday with ease, bagging a 62-12 victory over the Central Falcons. The Patriots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 20 points or more this season.
Jasmine Germany
| 01/16/25 vs Central | 35 |
| 01/14/25 @ Surrattsville | 20 |
| 12/28/24 vs North County | 17 |
Leading Friendly to victory were Jasmine Germany and Alonah Manning. Germany went 16 for 28 en route to 35 points and seven steals, while Manning dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 steals. Germany's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Brianna Vernon, who posted five points and four steals.
Friendly smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Friendly's record is now 7-3. As for Central, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Friendly will be playing in front of their home fans against Oxon Hill at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oxon Hill will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Friendly surely won't give up without a fight. As for Central, they are taking a road trip to face off against Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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