Wadley is 7-2 against Reeltown since January of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. Both teams will face off at 7:00 p.m. on January 25th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Wadley is hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
Last Tuesday, Wadley came up short against Winterboro and fell 59-49. Wadley has struggled against Winterboro recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite their loss, Wadley saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Frisco Robertson, who scored 16 points along with nine rebounds and two steals, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Tedrick Burns, who scored 14 points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, Reeltown had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They pulled ahead with a 37-36 photo finish over Beulah.
Reeltown's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jake Hornsby, who scored three points along with 11 rebounds and four steals. That's the first time this season that Hornsby grabbed two or more steals. Another player making a difference was Finn Henderson, who scored nine points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Wadley has not been sharp recently, as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season. As for Reeltown, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Wadley have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 31.3 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Reeltown struggles in that department as they've been averaging 31.1 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Wadley barely slipped by Reeltown in their previous meeting back in January of 2023, winning 57-56. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wadley since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
