Preview: Fremont Tigers vs. Creighton Prep Junior Jays
The Fremont Tigers just played last night, but they'll still head out to face the Creighton Prep Junior Jays at 3:30 p.m. on February 24th. Fremont has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Fremont scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They claimed a resounding 83-50 win over Buena Vista at home. The team's offensive explosion also rewarded Fremont with their most commanding win of the season.
Meanwhile, Creighton Prep faced Omaha Central in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Creighton Prep sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 66-64 victory over Omaha Central on Saturday. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Creighton Prep's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dillon Claussen led the charge by dropping a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. Claussen is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last eight games he's played. Trinell Parker was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with six rebounds and two blocks.
Fremont's record now sits at 9-14. As for Creighton Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.
Fremont came up short against Creighton Prep in their previous matchup back in January of 2022, falling 52-46. Can Fremont avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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