Coolidge won the last time they faced Globe and things went their way on Friday too. The Coolidge Bears came out on top against the Globe Tigers by a score of 62-50. Given the Bears' advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 90th, while the Tigers are ranked 213th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Preston Dees
| 01/31/25 vs Globe | 23 |
| 01/29/25 vs Apache Junction | 12 |
| 01/25/25 vs Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | 19 |
| 01/23/25 vs Seton Catholic | 18 |
| 01/20/25 vs The Gregory School | 18 |
| + 10 more games |
Coolidge's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Preston Dees, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 13 rebounds. That's the most points Dees has posted since back in January. Adarius Miguel was another key player, putting up eight points along with 11 boards and five assists.
Coolidge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Globe only pulled down eight offensive boards.
Globe's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ethan Edwards, who scored 13 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Vansler Nosie, who had 20 points along with eight boards and five assists.
The victory made it two in a row for Coolidge and bumps their season record up to 21-7. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.5 points over those games. As for Globe, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-12 record this season.
Coolidge didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 57-48 defeat against Florence on the 4th. As for Globe, they have also already played their next game, a 78-53 loss against Seton Catholic on the 4th.
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