The JW North Huskies will be taking part in a tournament against the Aquinas Falcons at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. JW North is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
Last Thursday, JW North was beaten by Rancho Verde 56-19.
Despite their loss, JW North saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jazlene Molina, who posted eight points and five steals, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Aliyah Washington, who had four points in addition to six boards and four steals.
Meanwhile, Aquinas came into Friday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Indian Springs by a score of 44-36 last Friday.
Aquinas found their leader in sophomore Rachelle LoBianco, who almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points LoBianco has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Vanessa Lear, who posted six points and 11 rebounds.
JW North's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Aquinas, their win bumped their record up to 5-8.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: JW North has crashing the boards this season, having averaged 34.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Aquinas struggles in that department as they've been averaging 31.5 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
JW North lost to Aquinas at home by a decisive 54-39 margin when the teams last played back in November. Can JW North avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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