The Jackson Day Mariners will challenge the Piedmont Community Charter Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Last Tuesday, Jackson Day came up short against Carolina International and fell 62-50. While losing is never fun, the Mariners can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 300th, while the Comets are ranked 112th).
Meanwhile, Piedmont Community Charter didn't have too much trouble with Valor Preparatory Academy on Tuesday as they won 69-52. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Patriots.
Jackson Day better keep an eye on John Carmichael. He was instrumental in Piedmont Community Charter's win, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 12 rebounds. The matchup was Carmichael's fifth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Eli Grant, who posted seven points and five steals.
Jackson Day has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-5 record this season. As for Piedmont Community Charter, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-5.
Jackson Day took a serious blow against Piedmont Community Charter in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 74-34. Thankfully for Jackson Day, Bobby Erwin (who went 9 of 13 on his way to 19 points and five rebounds) 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.
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