The Cumberland Pirates and the Casey-Westfield Warriors are set to duel on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Cumberland took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 51-42 win over Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine.
Meanwhile, Casey-Westfield put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Effingham 65-36. That 29 point margin sets a new team best for the Warriors this season.
Casey-Westfield got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ryan Richards out in front who went 7 for 12 en route to 19 points. Hayden Parcel was another key player, going 5 for 7 en route to 12 points plus three steals.
Casey-Westfield was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January.
Cumberland's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Casey-Westfield, their victory bumped their record up to 4-0.
Cumberland was taken down by Casey-Westfield 49-20 in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Can Cumberland avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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