The Pickens Blue Flame will face off against the Blue Ridge Fighting Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Friday, Pickens was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 49-43 to Seneca. The Blue Flame haven't had much luck with the Bobcats recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Blue Ridge's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of Travelers Rest by a score of 43-40. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Fighting Tigers have suffered since December 5, 2024.
Despite the defeat, Blue Ridge saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Opal Maralit almost dropped a double-double on 22 points and nine boards. Maralit is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Talia Maxwell was another key player, putting up four points and nine rebounds.
Blue Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Pickens, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
Pickens was dealt a bruising 67-35 loss at the hands of Blue Ridge in their previous meeting back in November of 2019. Will Pickens 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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