Basketball Game Preview: Ferris Saxons vs. Kamiakin Braves

The Ferris Saxons will head out to face off against the Kamiakin Braves at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Last Friday, Ferris lost to Gonzaga Prep on the road by a 63-48 margin. The Saxons haven't had much luck with the Bullpups recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.

The losing side was boosted by Mateia Eschenbacher, who posted 17 points and five boards. Kayla Jones was another key player, putting up eight points and nine rebounds.

Even though they lost, Ferris smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, Kamiakin came tearing into Tuesday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 26.5 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Suns 57-36. The Braves have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 21 points or more this season.

Ferris' loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Kamiakin, they pushed their record up to 16-4 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home.