Show Low triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Preston Power

By Team Reports Jan 20, 2024, 7:03am

Recap: Show Low Cougars vs. Snowflake Lobos

There's no place like home for the Show Low Cougars, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They had just enough and edged Snowflake out 72-70. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.

Preston Power was his usual excellent self, scoring 31 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Thomas Ellsworth, who scored 20 points.

Show Low is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. As for Snowflake, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-6.

Show Low will head out on the road to take on Blue Ridge at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Blue Ridge and Show Low are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Snowflake, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Holbrook at 7:30 p.m.