The Blake Yellow Jackets will play host again and welcome the Leesburg Yellow Jackets, where tip off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
With a playoff game on the line, Blake rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 67-52 victory over the Wildcats.
Blake's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Joshua Lewis, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 20 rebounds. Lewis is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last seven games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Joe Philon, who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and six blocks.
Meanwhile, Leesburg entered their tilt with Jesuit with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. Leesburg secured a 61-57 W over Jesuit on Tuesday.
Blake's victory bumped their record up to 24-5. As for Leesburg, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-4 record this season.
Blake came up short against Leesburg when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 62-55. Will Blake have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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