For the first time this season, Jackson will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Mariner Marauders at 8:00 p.m. Jackson is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
On Wednesday, Jackson came up short against Shorewood and fell 62-51.
Meanwhile, Mariner didn't have quite enough to beat Marysville-Pilchuck on Thursday and fell 51-49.
Mariner's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Jackson, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Jackson didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Mariner when the teams last played back in January, but they still walked away with a 67-62 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Marauders' Stavontai McSwain, who posted 30 points. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Timberwolves to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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