The McMahon Senators and the Harding Presidents will round out the year against one another at at 11:30 a.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Friday, McMahon wrapped up 2024 with a 70-51 win over Norwalk. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Senators.
Meanwhile, Harding was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 67-63 to Career Magnet. The Presidents have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
McMahon will have to contain Clifton Jones Jr. as he made an impact in Harding's last game. He posted 13 points and five boards. Jones Jr. is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Shamir Smith, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds.
Even though they lost, Harding smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
McMahon's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Harding, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
McMahon strolled past Harding when the teams last played back in December of 2023 by a score of 58-44. Does McMahon have another victory up their sleeve, or will Harding turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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