Basketball Preview: Anthem Prep Eagles vs. Bagdad Sultans
The Anthem Prep Eagles are taking a road trip to take on the Bagdad Sultans at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Bagdad is hoping to do what Mountainside couldn't on Monday: put an end to Anthem Prep's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Anthem Prep took their match with ease, bagging a 68-38 win over Mountainside.
Rithik Kolli and Austin Melancon were among the main playmakers for Anthem Prep as the former posted 16 points in addition to seven steals and six assists and the latter went 8 for 15 en route to 22 points plus two steals. Kolli is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least three every time he's taken the court this season. Suhaan Bandlish was another key player, posting seven points along with five assists and five steals.
Anthem Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Bagdad blew past Sequoia Pathway Academy, posting a 66-10 victory. The win was just business as usual for the Sultans, who after three games remain undefeated this season.
Anthem Prep's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Bagdad, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-0.
Everything came up roses for Anthem Prep against Bagdad in their previous matchup back in January, as the squad secured a 55-10 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Anthem Prep since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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