The Taft Eagles and the Amundsen Vikings will compete for holiday cheer at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
On Monday, Taft came up short against Trinity and fell 41-33. The Eagles have struggled against the Blazers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Amundsen). They took their matchup on Friday with ease, bagging a 60-24 victory over Lincoln Park. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 36-12.
Taft better keep an eye on Jane Belmont. She was instrumental in Amundsen's win, shooting 75% from the field on her way to 22 points in addition to six steals and five boards. That's the most points Belmont has posted since back in December of 2024. Charlii Lopez was another key player, going 6-for-15 en route to 14 points along with eight steals and seven rebounds.
Amundsen smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in five consecutive games.
Taft's defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Amundsen, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season.
Taft couldn't quite get it done against Amundsen when the teams last played back in December of 2024 as they fell 45-33. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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