After three games on the road, Governor Thomas Johnson is heading back home. They will take on the St. James Saints at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Governor Thomas Johnson struggled with assists on Friday (Smithsburg had 11 more) and sadly the final score reflected it. Governor Thomas Johnson was dealt a 67-28 defeat at the hands of Smithsburg. While losing is never fun, Governor Thomas Johnson can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maryland basketball rankings (they are ranked 223rd, while Smithsburg is ranked 90th).
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Arianna Opazo, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Zoe Nso, who scored four points along with five assists and five rebounds.
Meanwhile, St. James' recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their sixth straight defeat. They were outmatched by Hedgesville on the road and fell 51-18. St. James was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-6.
Governor Thomas Johnson has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season. As for St. James, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-16.
Governor Thomas Johnson took a serious blow against St. James when the teams last played back in February of 2019, falling 72-42. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point Governor Thomas Johnson was down 41-16.
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