The Wasco Tigers will head out to take on the Kennedy Thunderbirds at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wasco's defense has only allowed 24.7 points per game this season, so Kennedy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
While Wasco didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-23), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They enjoyed a cozy 41-26 win over Highland on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Wasco to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jaelynn Juarez, who earned eight points along with nine steals and seven rebounds. Juarez is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Victoria Carreno, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 rebounds and nine steals.
Meanwhile, Kennedy came into Wednesday's game having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They managed a 33-29 victory over Lemoore two weeks ago.
Wasco has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 23.3 points per game. As for Kennedy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Wasco came out on top in a nail-biter against Kennedy in their previous meeting back in January, sneaking past 42-39. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Kennedy's Kayleen Maes, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 17 rebounds. Now that she won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be easier for Wasco to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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