Preview: La Junta Tigers vs. Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs
La Junta is on a three-game streak of home losses, Pueblo Centennial a seven-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The La Junta Tigers will take on the Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
La Junta scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They walked away with a 62-53 win over James Irwin. The win was all the more spectacular given La Junta's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 265th, while James Irwin is ranked 132nd).
Pueblo Centennial has not done well against Pueblo East recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Pueblo Centennial came out on top against Pueblo East by a score of 62-51. The victory was just what Pueblo Centennial needed coming off of a 76-48 defeat in their prior match.
Pueblo Centennial's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jeffrey Valdez, who scored 21 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Frank Ruiz was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds.
La Junta's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-16. As for Pueblo Centennial, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-15.
La Junta came up short against Pueblo Centennial in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, falling 65-57. Will La Junta have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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