The Blackford Bruins will be playing at home against the Anderson Prep Academy Jets at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Blackford focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 11 on Friday.
Mississinewa typically has all the answers at home, but Blackford proved too difficult a challenge. They snuck past the Indians with a 39-33 win.
It was another big night for Sydnee Morris, who scored 12 points along with nine rebounds and four steals. She hasn't dropped below two steals for 15 straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Faith Gephart, who scored five points along with two steals.
Anderson Prep Academy suffered their biggest loss yet this season on Wednesday. They suffered a rough 56-32 defeat at the hands of Union City. Anderson Prep Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Anderson Prep Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Alivia Peoples, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds, and clara fulton who scored ten points along with four steals.
Blackford pushed their record up to 15-5 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Anderson Prep Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season.
Keep an eye on the arc in Tuesday's matchup: Blackford have been dynamite from deep this season, having drained 43.1% of their threes per game. However, it's not like Anderson Prep Academy struggles in that department as they've only made 33.8% of their threes per game this season. Given Blackford's sizeable advantage in that area, Anderson Prep Academy will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
