The Cactus Cobras will head out on the road to challenge the Estrella Foothills Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Last Friday, Cactus came up short against Peoria and fell 50-43. The Cobras have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Xavier Ledet
| 01/31/25 vs Peoria | 3 |
| 01/30/25 @ Agua Fria | 4 |
| 01/28/25 vs Estrella Foothills | 3 |
| 01/23/25 @ Westview | 3 |
| 01/21/25 @ Deer Valley | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
Despite the defeat, Cactus got top-tier performance from Xavier Ledet, who posted 22 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. Ledet has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 11 times he's played. Jayden Browen was another key player, putting up four points and five boards.
Meanwhile, Estrella Foothills hadn't done well against Westview recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Estrella Foothills came out on top in a nail-biter against Westview, sneaking past 60-57. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wolves have posted since December 28, 2024.
Estrella Foothills' win came from a few key players Cactus will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Logan Stoner, who put up 11 points. That's the most points he has posted since back in January of 2024. Gavin Knebel also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assists of the season.
Cactus' loss dropped their record down to 6-16. As for Estrella Foothills, their win bumped their record up to 10-13.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Cactus has been crashing the boards this season, having averaged 26.5 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Estrella Foothills struggles in that department as they've been averaging 29.6 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Cactus was able to grind out a solid victory over Estrella Foothills in their previous matchup last Tuesday, winning 55-46. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cactus since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
