Basketball Game Preview: Combs Coyotes vs. Eastmark Firebirds

Two dominant forwards in Heather Jo Bush and Anna LaFountain are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Combs Coyotes will venture away from home to square off against the Eastmark Firebirds at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Wednesday, Combs earned a 43-31 victory over ALA - Queen Creek. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Coyotes.

Heather Jo Bush

Rebounds

01/15/25 vs ALA - Queen Creek	10
01/10/25 @ Crismon	14
01/09/25 vs Poston Butte	13
01/04/25 vs Cactus Shadows	10
01/04/25 vs Tucson High Magnet School	12

Combs' success was spearheaded by the efforts of Bush, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten boards, and Jazelle Langowski, who posted 12 points and four steals. Bush is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least ten every time she's taken the court this season. Celyn Lyons was another key player, putting up eight points.

Meanwhile, Eastmark blew past Poston Butte, posting a 68-24 win. The Firebirds have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matches by 26 points or more this season.

Eastmark's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 49 points. As for Combs, their win bumped their record up to 9-5.

Combs was dealt a bruising 70-13 loss at the hands of Eastmark in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Thankfully for Combs, Riley Farnstrom (who went 6 for 8 on her way to 17 points in addition to six steals and five assists) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.