Preview: Peak to Peak Pumas vs. James Irwin Jaguars
The Peak to Peak Pumas are on the road again on Wednesday and plays the James Irwin Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. on February 21st. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Saturday, Peak to Peak blew past Eagle Ridge Academy, posting a 73-45 victory on the road.
Peak to Peak's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Grant Boonstra, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds and two steals, and Elijah Eschmeyer, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds and five blocks. Eschmeyer is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted four or more in the last ten games he's played. Tysen Burton was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with six assists.
James Irwin can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 60-43 victory over Evangel Christian Academy.
James Irwin got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Roman Burnside out in front who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Matthew Lebron, who scored 16 points along with five assists and four steals.
Peak to Peak has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season. As for James Irwin, their win bumped their record up to 14-7.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Peak to Peak have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 30.7 rebounds per game. However, it's not like James Irwin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 34.9 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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