Potter-Dix is 10-0 against Banner County since February of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Potter-Dix Coyotes' road trip will continue as they head out to face the Banner County Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on February 22nd. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Potter-Dix earned a 59-47 win over Creek Valley.
Brayden Kasten was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 25 points and 12 steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed four or more in the last four games he's played. Landon Gasseling was another key contributor, scoring 24 points.
Meanwhile, with a playoff game on the line, Banner County rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They slipped by the Warriors 54-53. The victory was nothing new for Banner County as they're now sitting on three straight.
Banner County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brendyn Onstott, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 12 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Onstott has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Nathan McGowan, who scored 14 points along with eight rebounds and four steals.
Potter-Dix's win bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Banner County, their win bumped their record up to 7-16.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Potter-Dix have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 28.3 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Banner County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 32.6 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Potter-Dix was able to grind out a solid win over Banner County in their previous meeting back in January, winning 59-48. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Banner County's Isaac Olsen, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Potter-Dix still be able to contain Olsen? There's only one way to find out.
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