Preview: LaBrae Vikings vs. Newton Falls Tigers
LaBrae is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Newton Falls is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The LaBrae Vikings will take on the Newton Falls Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
LaBrae scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They breezed by Crestview at home to the tune of 85-46. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory LaBrae has managed all season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Newton Falls gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Champion 66-37 at home. With that victory, Newton Falls brought their scoring average up to 50.2 points per game.
The match pitted two dominant guards against one another in Jabriel Rufai and Marky Nolan. Rufai had a great game and scored 21 points along with seven blocks and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Nolan did his best for the losing side, scoring 14 points.
LaBrae's win bumped their record up to 11-1. As for Newton Falls, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.
LaBrae was able to grind out a solid victory over Newton Falls in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, winning 58-48. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Rufai, who scored 31 points along with five rebounds. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will LaBrae still be able to contain him? There's only one way to find out.
