Preview: Show Low Cougars vs. Sabino Sabercats
Show Low is on a nine-game streak of home wins, while Sabino is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Show Low Cougars will take on the Sabino Sabercats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Show Low has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Show Low has not done well against Winslow recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Show Low came out on top against Winslow by a score of 53-42. Given Show Low's advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked eighth, while Winslow is ranked 118th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Show Low's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Mikenzie Kulish, who scored 15 points along with five steals, and Raquel Wilson, who scored 17 points along with eight steals. Wilson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 18 games she's played. Jordyn Boyce was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with four steals.
Meanwhile, two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Sabino walked away with it. They walked away with a 55-47 win over the Chargers on Tuesday.
Sabino's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Jayda Haley, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds, and Marie Gomez-Munoz, who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and five assists. Haley hasn't dropped below two steals for 14 straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Chayil Combs, who scored eight points along with five rebounds and five steals.
Show Low's victory bumped their record up to 27-2. As for Sabino, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a massive bump to their 16-12 record this season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Show Low have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 34.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Sabino struggles in that department as they've been averaging 34.9 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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