Basketball Game Preview: Chaparral Cowboys vs. Pinecrest Academy Cadence Cougars

Chaparral is 0-3 against Pinecrest Academy Cadence since January of 2024 but things could change on Wednesday. The Chaparral Cowboys are taking a road trip to square off against the Pinecrest Academy Cadence Cougars at 6:30 p.m.

On Monday, Chaparral lost to Eldorado at home by a 43-28 margin. The Cowboys have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Despite the defeat, Chaparral saw an underclassman step up: freshman Zamariyah Walker almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Walker has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Trinity Leemon, who posted five points in addition to eight boards and eight blocks.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pinecrest Academy Cadence). They really took it to Varsity Opponent for the full four quarters, racking up a 55-3 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Cougars as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak.

Chaparral better keep an eye on Aspen Larson. She was instrumental in Pinecrest Academy Cadence's win, as she made all 8 shots she took to post 16 points. Another player making a difference was Jazmine Davis, who put up eight points.

Pinecrest Academy Cadence's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-12. As for Chaparral, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.

Chaparral and Pinecrest Academy Cadence were neck-and-neck in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, but Chaparral came up empty-handed after a 29-28 defeat. Can Chaparral avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.