The Berry Cardinals will take on the Palisades Pumas in a holiday battle at at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Berry turned things around against West Mecklenburg on Friday. They blew past the Hawks 56-25. That 31 point margin sets a new team best for the Cardinals this season.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Palisades on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Independence out of the water with a 54-11 final score. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 38-8.
Berry better keep an eye on Jade Marshall. She was instrumental in Palisades' win, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Marshall is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least four every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Tynilla Simpkins, who posted four points in addition to seven assists, seven boards, and five steals.
Palisades smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January.
Palisades' victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5. As for Berry, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Berry might still be hurting after the 56-31 loss they got from Palisades when the teams last played back in January. Will Berry 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.
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