Josiah Long commands the offense for Eagles win
By Team Reports
Jan 31, 2024, 5:48pm
Recap: Two Eagle River Eagles vs. Hot Springs Savage Heat
The Two Eagle River Eagles won the last time they faced the Hot Springs Savage Heat, and things went their way on Tuesday too. Two Eagle River walked away with a 54-44 victory over the Savage Heat.
Two Eagle River got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Josiah Long out in front who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds. It was the first time this season that Long pulled down eight or more rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jabez Madplume, who scored nine points along with three steals.
Two Eagle River has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. As for Hot Springs, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Two Eagle River will be playing in front of their home fans against the Savage Heat at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hot Springs and the Eagles are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Hot Springs, they will head out on the road to challenge the Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Two Eagle River will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
