Derby is on a six-game streak of home losses, Wilby a 15-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Derby Red Raiders will take on the Wilby Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Friday, Derby was the victim of a tough 61-37 loss at the hands of Kennedy. Derby has struggled against Kennedy recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Derby saw an underclassman step up: Shea Gray scored 20 points along with two steals. That was a full 54.1% of Derby's points, marking the 14th time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. Jerlena Alexander was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with eight rebounds and four steals.
Meanwhile, Wilby took a serious blow against Kennedy on Tuesday, falling 60-33.
Derby's defeat dropped their record down to 1-18. As for Wilby, their loss dropped their record down to 2-14.
Derby came up short against Wilby in their previous matchup back in January, falling 45-35. Will Derby have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
