Preview: Waxahachie Indians vs. Skyline Raiders
Waxahachie is 3-0 against Skyline since January of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Waxahachie Indians will head out on the road to challenge the Skyline Raiders at 8:00 p.m. Waxahachie has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,075 points over their last 15 matchups.
Even though Lake Ridge scored an imposing 57 points on Friday, Waxahachie still came out on top. Waxahachie managed a 63-57 victory over Lake Ridge.
Waxahachie's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Parker Jefferson, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 13 rebounds. Jefferson is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 17 or more in the last five games he's played. Trae Nunn was another key contributor, scoring 16 points.
Meanwhile, Skyline's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their 12th straight loss. They fell 66-53 to Mansfield. Skyline has struggled against Mansfield recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Waxahachie has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-10 record this season. As for Skyline, their loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 11-21.
Everything came up roses for Waxahachie against Skyline in their previous matchup back in January as the team secured a 90-59 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Waxahachie since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
