Preview: Merino Rams vs. Haxtun Fightin' Bulldogs
Merino and Haxtun are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2019, but not for long. The Merino Rams will take on the Haxtun Fightin' Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Merino is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games.
Merino put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Friday. They blew past Haxtun, posting a 77-36 victory at home. Given Merino's advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 41st, while Haxtun is ranked 243rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Tyler Miller, who went 6 for 12 from beyond the arc en route to 30 points and 0 assists. Another player making a difference was Slayter Goss, who scored 11 points along with six rebounds.
Merino's win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.4 points per game. As for Haxtun, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Merino against Haxtun in their previous matchup on Friday as the squad secured a 77-36 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Merino since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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