The Leigh Longhorns will face off against the Pioneer Mustangs at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Last Thursday, Leigh lost to Westmont on the road by a 46-29 margin.
Despite their defeat, Leigh saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Cali Wallace, who posted nine points, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Demi Dobrila, who put up six points.
Even though they lost, Leigh smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in eight consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Pioneer posted their closest victory since December 16, 2023 on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 56-53 win over Leland. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Chargers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Leigh now has a losing record of 11-12. As for Pioneer, their win bumped their record up to 10-12.
Leigh came up short against Pioneer when the teams last played back in February of 2022, falling 43-30. Will Leigh have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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