The Rutherford Rams's road trip will continue as they head out to face the Bolles Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on February 19th. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Rutherford had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They blew past the Vikings 68-36 on the road. Rutherford has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 matches by 20 points or more this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Rutherford to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nautica Bouie, who scored 14 points along with eight assists and seven steals. Another player making a difference was Shakirah Edwards, who scored 16 points along with seven steals and five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Bolles earned a 57-44 win over Pensacola on Wednesday. Given Bolles' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 28th, while Pensacola is ranked 113th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Bolles' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Terrell McCoy, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds. Abby Knauff was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
Rutherford's win bumped their record up to 25-1. As for Bolles, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season.
Monday's contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Rutherford have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 26.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Bolles struggles in that department as they've been averaging 31.3 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Rutherford barely slipped by Bolles in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, winning 51-50. Does Rutherford have another victory up their sleeve, or will Bolles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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