Basketball Preview: Balboa Buccaneers vs. Drew Dragons
Having just played yesterday, the Balboa Buccaneers will jump right back in to play the Drew Dragons at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Balboa will head out to face Drew after giving up their first home loss of the season on Thursday. Balboa came up short against Athenian, falling 70-46.
Meanwhile, a victory for Drew just wasn't in the cards on Thursday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against Lick-Wilmerding, falling 81-46.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Dylan Radler, who earned six points in addition to two steals. Another player making a difference was Rafa Ledesma, who posted nine points plus five rebounds.
Balboa's loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-3. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.5 points per game. As for Drew, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Balboa strolled past Drew when the teams last played back in December of 2022 by a score of 59-40. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Drew's Teo Kimball-Directo, who had 19 points in addition to six rebounds and two steals. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Balboa to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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