Basketball Preview: Harmony Science Academy Tigers vs. School of the Woods Wildcats
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Harmony Science Academy Tigers challenge the School of the Woods Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday... Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with four losses in a row dating back to last season, Harmony Science Academy finally turned things around against Burkeville last Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 54-40 win over the Mustangs. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, School of the Woods waltzed into their matchup last Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They breezed by the Knight to the tune of 65-23. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 28 points or more this season.
School of the Woods got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Tyler Gwinn out in front who dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten rebounds. Adam Zagaar was another key player, scoring eight points along with six rebounds and five assists.
School of the Woods smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
School of the Woods pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Harmony Science Academy, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Harmony Science Academy couldn't quite finish off School of the Woods when the teams last played on November 8th and fell 43-41. Can Harmony Science Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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