The Millbrook Pioneers are taking a road trip to take on the Orange County Fighting Hornets at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Millbrook is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
Last Monday, Millbrook was just a bucket shy of victory and fell 46-45 to Sherando.
Jaliah Jackson
| 02/17/25 vs Sherando | 19 |
| 02/15/25 @ Evergreen Christian | 29 |
| 02/14/25 @ Handley | 21 |
| 02/07/25 @ James Wood | 23 |
Despite the defeat, Millbrook got top-tier performance from Jaliah Jackson, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and 17 boards. Jackson's evening made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least 19 points. Another player making a difference was Jane Moreland, who posted ten points and four blocks.
Meanwhile, Orange County got the win against Monticello last Monday by a conclusive 61-36. The Fighting Hornets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Millbrook better keep an eye on Laylianah McBrayer. She was instrumental in Orange County's win, dropping a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds. McBrayer is becoming a predictor of Orange County's success: when she posts at least eight boards the team is 11-5 (and 2-4 when she doesn't). Tayla Johnson was another key player, going 6-for-13 en route to 17 points and six rebounds.
Orange County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive games.
Orange County is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season. Millbrook's loss dropped their record down to 12-11.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Millbrook has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 34 boards per game. However, it's not like Orange County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 36.7 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Millbrook came up short against Orange County in their previous meeting back in January, falling 49-41. Can Millbrook avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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