Basketball Recap: Rock Port Sets Scoring Season-High Against North Andrew

Blue Jays

Team Score (Highest)

03/03/25 @ North Andrew	85
02/14/25 vs East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax]	81
11/26/24 vs St. Joseph Christian	77
02/18/25 @ North Andrew	75
02/13/25 @ Stanberry	74

It's playoff time, and Rock Port had no trouble coming through when it counted. They enjoyed a cozy 85-71 win over the North Andrew Cardinals on Monday. The Blue Jays' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Rock Port's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jack Meyerkorth, who posted 31 points and five steals. The matchup was Meyerkorth's sixth in a row with at least 21 points. Brock Holmes was another key player, dropping a double-double with 23 points and ten rebounds.

Rock Port 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 eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive contests.

Rock Port's victory was their 11th straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 25-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.0 points over those games. As for North Andrew, their loss dropped their record down to 16-15.

Looking ahead, Rock Port will take on Braymer at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Rock Port knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 11 games -- so hopefully Braymer likes a good challenge. North Andrew does not have any more games scheduled as of now.