R.J. Reynolds hasn't had much luck against Bishop McGuinness recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Demons will be playing at home against the Villains at 6:30 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
On Thursday, in a tight game that could have gone either way, R.J. Reynolds made off with a 30-29 win over Mount Tabor. The 30-point effort marked the Demons' lowest-scoring matchup of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
R.J. Reynolds' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brianna Gordon, who posted ten points and four blocks. That's the most points Gordon has posted since back in January. Evie Beale was another key player, putting up 11 points and five boards.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Bishop McGuinness over Albemarle in every quarter on their way to victory on Thursday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Villains blew the Bulldogs out of the water with a 54-17 final score. That looming 54-17 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Villains yet this season.
Bishop McGuinness' win came from a few key players R.J. Reynolds will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Maddie Taylor, who shot 55% from beyond the arc en route to 18 points. Another player making a difference was Jenna Moore, who went 5-for-10 on her way to 12 points and four steals.
Bishop McGuinness smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 35 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive contests.
R.J. Reynolds now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Bishop McGuinness, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: R.J. Reynolds has been crashing the boards this season, having averaged 28.7 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Bishop McGuinness struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
R.J. Reynolds took a serious blow against Bishop McGuinness in their previous meeting back in December of 2019, falling 62-17. Thankfully for the Demons, Michelle Petrangeli (who shot 67% from the field to rack up 16 points) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
