Having just played yesterday, the Lincoln Trojans will get right back to it and host the Rickards Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on January 26th. Lincoln is coming into the game hot, having won their last five games.
On Thursday, Lincoln was able to grind out a solid victory over St. John Paul II, taking the game 52-45. Given Lincoln's advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 111th, while St. John Paul II is ranked 369th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Rickards' good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 59-52 to Florida State University High School. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Rickards in their matchups with Florida State University High School: they've now lost nine in a row.
Despite the defeat, Rickards had strong showings from Romie Cosby, who scored 16 points, and Benjamin Plummer, who scored 14 points. Randall Pompey was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
Lincoln is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season. As for Rickards, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-6.
Lincoln lost to Rickards at home by a decisive 64-49 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Lincoln have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
