Preview: Dolores Huerta Prep Scorpions vs. Burlington Cougars
The Dolores Huerta Prep Scorpions's road trip will continue as they head out to face the Burlington Cougars on February 21st. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
With a playoff game on the line, Dolores Huerta Prep rose to the challenge on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 41-16 margin over the Kodiaks. That looming 41-16 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Dolores Huerta Prep yet this season.
Dolores Huerta Prep's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kate Torres, who scored ten points along with five assists and five steals. Another player making a difference was Lenae Guerra, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Burlington scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Deer Trail 90-33 on the road. Burlington has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Burlington relied on the efforts of Lynzee Neal, who shot 5-for-10 from deep and dropped a double-double on 33 points and ten rebounds, and Kiyarra Williams, who dropped a double-double on 31 points and 13 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Williams has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Trinitee Holmes, who scored 14 points along with six assists and five rebounds.
Dolores Huerta Prep's win bumped their record up to 4-15. As for Burlington, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.
Wednesday's contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Dolores Huerta Prep have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 23.7 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Burlington struggles in that department as they've been averaging 36.7 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Dolores Huerta Prep was taken down by Burlington 78-14 in their previous meeting back in February of 2023. Can Dolores Huerta Prep avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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