Basketball Recap: Cuba-Rushford Skates Past Houghton Academy with Ease

Rebels

Margin (Wins)

01/08/25 vs Hinsdale Central	41
01/24/25 vs Houghton Academy	37
01/14/25 @ Friendship	24
01/05/25 vs Oswayo Valley	21
01/10/25 vs Genesee Valley	20

Cuba-Rushford had to skate by with only a three-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 37-point drubbing they dealt Houghton Academy on Friday. The Cuba-Rushford Rebels blew past the Houghton Academy Panthers, posting a 71-34 win. The Rebels have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Cuba-Rushford's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 25.2 points. As for Houghton Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cuba-Rushford will head out to take on Ellicottville at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Houghton Academy has already played their next contest (against Keshequa), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.