Game of the Week: Vanguard Lady Knights @ Forest Lady Wildcats
Vanguard’s coach Terrance Lewis works with his players on the bench as they play Forest during a basketball game at Vanguard High School in Ocala, Fla. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2021.
Vanguard’s coach Terrance Lewis works with his players on the bench as they play Forest during a basketball game at Vanguard High School in Ocala, Fla. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2021.
The Lady Knights enter the game with a 2-2 record, coming off a tough win versus Lecanto 44-31.
Forest’s coach Jessica Dickson works with her players as they face Vanguard during a basketball game at Vanguard High School in Ocala, Fla. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2021.
Vanguard senior guard Jadah Kingcade is leading the Lady Knights in scoring at 13.0 points per game, while also leading the team in rebounding at 6.3 per contest.
Senior guard Rain Smith is averaging 10.0 points per game while junior Jyla Gunsby is contributing 10.3 per game. Gunsby also leads the team in assists with 2.7 per game.
Vanguard head coach Terrance Lewis is excited for the matchup with the Marion County rival.
“We are looking to improve on our in-game execution and to get everyone involved, getting a complete game effort on both sides of the ball,” Lewis said. “We have a lot of respect for the Forest program and their coaching staff.”
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 on Friday at the Forest High School gym.
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