Juanita was handed a 50-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 55-52 victory over the Hazen Highlanders. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Ravens have posted since December 20, 2024.
Several Highlanders players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Eli Hollander, who went 6 of 7 en route to 14 points. Another player making a difference was Malik Gilbert, who posted eight points along with seven boards and six assists.
The victory snapped Juanita's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-12 record. As for Hazen, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-17 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Newport - Bellevue the next time they take the court. Juanita will host Newport - Bellevue at 5:40 p.m. on Friday, while Hazen will head out to face them at 7:45 p.m. on February 4th.
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