The Jay Royals will face off against the Paxton Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Jay is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They came out on top against Laurel Hill by a score of 63-54. The victory continues a trend for the Royals in their matchups with the Hoboes: they've now won seven in a row.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Paxton took on Central on Thursday. Paxton narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Central 48-45. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bobcats have posted since December 13, 2024.
Paxton found their leader in sophomore Kenzie Lassiter, who posted 19 points and six boards. That's the most points Lassiter has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Emily Ward, who scored six points.
Paxton's win bumped their record up to 19-3. As for Jay, their victory bumped their record up to 18-3.
Jay took their win against Paxton in their previous matchup back in January by a conclusive 58-37. Does Jay have another victory up their sleeve, or will Paxton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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