The Byers Bulldogs will take on the Hayden Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Byers saw some tournament action on Saturday. They lost to Burlington on the road by a 44-30 margin. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Cougars recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meetings.
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Byers' loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Averie Eymann, who posted eight points and seven boards, and Madilee Olsen, who had nine points and six rebounds. Olsen is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games she's played. Sydney Smith also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Hayden beat Soroco 45-40 on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Rams: they've now won seven in a row.
Hayden's win came from a few key players Byers will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ella Harris, who shot 43% from the field on her way to 15 points along with five rebounds and four steals. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in points. Sydney Wattles was another key player, putting up nine points and eight boards.
Hayden smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in 19 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Hayden's win bumped their record up to 10-8. As for Byers, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-9.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Byers has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 25.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Hayden struggles in that department as they've been averaging 38.1 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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