Preview: Scammon Bay Eagles vs. Russian Mission Brown Bears
Scammon Bay is 4-0 against Russian Mission since February of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Scammon Bay Eagles are on the road again and plays the Russian Mission Brown Bears at 9:00 p.m. on February 29th. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Wednesday, Scammon Bay blew past Pilot Station, posting a 87-13 win on the road. That looming 87-13 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Scammon Bay yet this season.
Scammon Bay's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Charlie Kaganak, who scored 14 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Kaganak has scored all season. Dallas Kaganak was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Meanwhile, Russian Mission came into Thursday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Alakanuk 58-37. Russian Mission has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 21 points or more this season.
Scammon Bay is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 21-4 record this season. As for Russian Mission, their win bumped their record up to 7-5.
Everything came up roses for Scammon Bay against Russian Mission when the teams last played back in February of 2023 as the squad secured a 90-36 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Scammon Bay 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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