Bobcats
| 03/07/25 vs Goreville | 69-63 |
| 03/05/25 @ Waltonville | 54-51 |
| 02/28/25 vs Hardin County | 77-57 |
| 02/26/25 vs Gallatin County | 85-53 |
Meridian had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They secured a 69-63 W over the Goreville Blackcats on Friday. Winning may never get old, but the Bobcats sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
AJ Flenoid continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double with 25 points and 18 rebounds. He is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last eight games he's played. Another player making a difference was Shamar Easley, who went 6-for-14 to rack up 15 points in addition to seven boards and four steals.
Meridian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in seven consecutive games.
Meridian's victory bumped their record up to 26-8. As for Goreville, they moved to 32-4 with that defeat, which also ended their 11-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Meridian will square off against St. Anthony at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Meridian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 66.5 points per game this season. Goreville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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