Basketball Preview: Maypearl Panthers vs. Diamond Hill-Jarvis Eagles
Having just played yesterday, the Maypearl Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the Diamond Hill-Jarvis Eagles at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Maypearl is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Frost on Monday. Maypearl enjoyed a cozy 61-46 win over Frost. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Diamond Hill-Jarvis came into Saturday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took down Trimble Tech 39-22 on Saturday. That 17 point margin sets a new team best for the Eagles this season.
Diamond Hill-Jarvis' success was spearheaded by the efforts of Anthony Elizondo, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds, and Edwin Ramos, who scored eight points plus 11 rebounds and five assists. The dominant performance also gave Ramos a new career-high in offensive rebounds (five). Another player making a difference was Isaiah Lewis, who earned three points in addition to three steals.
Diamond Hill-Jarvis smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
Diamond Hill-Jarvis' victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Maypearl, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Maypearl against Diamond Hill-Jarvis in their previous meeting back in December of 2021, as the team secured a 74-37 victory. Will Maypearl repeat their success, or does Diamond Hill-Jarvis have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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