Mackenzie Wills leads a balanced attack to beat Paradise Adventist Academy

By Team Reports Feb 7, 2024, 1:20pm

Recap: Princeton Eagles vs. Paradise Adventist Academy Cougars

The Princeton Eagles's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Paradise Adventist Academy with a sharp 43-21 win. That's another feather in the cap for Princeton, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.

Princeton's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mackenzie Wills, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 rebounds. Wills has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Starlin Smith, who scored eight points along with six steals.

Princeton has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 6-9 record this season. As for Paradise Adventist Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Princeton will take on Westwood at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Princeton's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Westwood has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road. Paradise Adventist Academy will take on Plumas Charter at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.