Basketball Preview: Intermountain Christian Lions vs. Dugway Mustangs
Intermountain Christian is 7-1 against Dugway since December of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Intermountain Christian Lions will head out on the road to face off against the Dugway Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Intermountain Christian is looking for their season's first win.
Last Tuesday, Intermountain Christian came up short against St. Joseph and fell 53-43.
The losing side was boosted by Noah Hillaker, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jackson Smith, who posted four points along with four steals.
Meanwhile, Dugway had to start their season on the road two weeks ago, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a blow against Pinnacle, falling 59-29.
Despite their defeat, Dugway saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Vincent Pace, who posted 11 points, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Gary Williams Jr, who earned eight points.
Intermountain Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Dugway, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Everything came up roses for Intermountain Christian against Dugway in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, as the squad secured a 76-45 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Dugway's Tanner Thackeray, who earned 26 points. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Intermountain Christian still be able to contain Thackeray? There's only one way to find out.
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