Basketball Game Preview: Palmer Ridge Bears vs. Falcon Falcons

Two dominant guards in Logan Boyer and Tyler Cox are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Palmer Ridge Bears will be playing at home against the Falcon Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.

Palmer Ridge and Mesa Ridge faced off in a Battle of the Bears on Saturday. Palmer Ridge fell 57-44 to Mesa Ridge. The defeat continues a trend for the Bears in their matchups with the Grizzlies: they've now lost four in a row.

Meanwhile, Falcon entered their tilt with Mitchell on Friday with three consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with four. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 77-23 win over the Marauders. The Falcons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 24 points or more this season.

Palmer Ridge better keep an eye on Blake Pufpaff. He was instrumental in Falcon's win, going 8-for-9 on his way to 20 points. Thanks to that strong game, Pufpaff now owns an excellent 46.6% field goal percentage. Isaak Lane was another key player, going 5-for-10 to rack up 12 points and five boards.

Falcon smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in ten consecutive games.

Palmer Ridge now has a losing record of 10-11. As for Falcon, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-6.

Palmer Ridge might still be hurting after the 76-54 loss they got from Falcon when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Palmer Ridge have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.