The Maywood/Hayes Center Wolves will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against the Wallace Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. Maywood/Hayes Center will be looking to keep their 14-game home win streak (dating back to last season) alive.
Last Friday, Maywood/Hayes Center was the victim of a tough 54-31 loss at the hands of Perkins County. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Maywood/Hayes Center has scored all season.
Defeat or not, Maywood/Hayes Center got some senior leadership from Jeremiah Ingison and Haydn Farr. Ingison scored eight points along with eight rebounds and five steals, while Farr. scored eight points along with five rebounds and four steals. Ingison is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last six games he's played.
Meanwhile, Wallace had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Creek Valley by a score of 46-38 on Friday. The victory was just what Wallace needed coming off of a 70-48 loss in their prior match.
Wallace's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Matt Lungrin led the charge by dropping a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. It was the first time this season that Lungrin pulled down eight or more rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Max Hanson, who scored ten points along with five assists and three steals.
Maywood/Hayes Center's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 19-3. As for Wallace, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-15.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Maywood/Hayes Center have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 31.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Wallace struggles in that department as they've been averaging 23.5 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Everything came up roses for Maywood/Hayes Center against Wallace in their previous meeting back in December of 2023 as the squad secured a 71-37 victory. In that matchup, Maywood/Hayes Center amassed a halftime lead of 36-14, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.
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