Branford is 1-9 against Lafayette since January of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The two teams will face off at 6:00 p.m. without much rest, having both just played. Branford will be strutting in after a win while Lafayette will be coming in after a defeat.
On Thursday, Branford didn't have too much trouble with Aucilla Christian as they won 45-29. The victory continues a trend for the Buccaneers in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won three in a row.
Branford's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Myranda Watson led the charge by going 5-for-12 en route to 12 points and five rebounds. Amyah James was another key player, putting up eight points.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Lafayette and Chiefland, and Chiefland kept the tradition alive. The Hornets took a blow against the Indians on Thursday, falling 60-21. The Hornets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-14.
Branford will have to keep a close watch on Havyn Richardson and Jada Copeland, a pair of players who had a big impact on Lafayette's prior game. Richardson posted eight points, while Copeland put up eight points.
Lafayette's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Branford, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: Branford has been crazy accurate this season, having made 51.8% of their shots per game. It's a different story for Lafayette, though, as they've only made 26.1% of their field goals this season. Given Branford's sizable advantage in that area, the Hornets will need to find a way to close that gap.
Branford lost to Lafayette at home by a decisive 48-33 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Can the Buccaneers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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