The Parker Broncs will challenge the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Parker knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 13 contests -- so hopefully Pusch Ridge Christian Academy likes a good challenge.
Parker came up short against Gilbert Christian on Wednesday, falling 78-56.
Maverick Allen
| 02/12/25 @ Gilbert Christian | 2 |
| 02/06/25 @ Highland Prep | 3 |
| 01/14/25 @ Tonopah Valley | 3 |
| 01/10/25 vs Yuma Catholic | 2 |
Despite the loss, Parker had strong showings from Abraham Andrade, who went 7-for-15 to rack up 19 points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals, and Maverick Allen, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and ten boards. Allen is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last four games he's played. Darwin Welsh was another key player, putting up seven points.
Meanwhile, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy came tearing into Friday's game with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 27.8 points), and they left with even more momentum. They took down the Sentinels 69-54.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's win came from a few key players Parker will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Noah McKinney, who posted 19 points. What's more, he also posted two blocks, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Isaac Hardeman, who almost dropped a double-double with 13 points and nine boards.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive boards in four consecutive matchups.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-11. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.8 points over those games. As for Parker, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-5.
Parker came up short against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy when the teams last played back in November of 2024, falling 77-71. Can Parker avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
