The Mater Academy East Las Vegas Knights will challenge the Pinecrest Academy Cadence Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mater Academy East Las Vegas knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Pinecrest Academy Cadence likes a good challenge.
Mater Academy East Las Vegas is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 84-16 win over Green Valley. The Knights have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 41 points or more this season.
Amija Macon
| 12/10/24 vs Green Valley | 26 |
| 12/07/24 vs Durango | 24 |
| 12/05/24 @ Doral Academy Red Rock | 22 |
| 12/03/24 @ Boulder City | 24 |
Mater Academy East Las Vegas' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Amija Macon, who shot 5-for-6 from long range and dropped a triple-double on 26 points, 11 assists, and ten steals. The contest was Macon's fourth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of London Scott, who went 13 of 14 on her way to 27 points.
Meanwhile, Pinecrest Academy Cadence earned a 30-17 win over Indian Springs on Wednesday. That 13 point margin sets a new team best for the Cougars this season.
The victory made it two in a row for Pinecrest Academy Cadence and bumps their season record up to 3-5. As for Mater Academy East Las Vegas, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Mater Academy East Las Vegas took their victory against Pinecrest Academy Cadence in their previous matchup back in January by a conclusive 59-33. Will Mater Academy East Las Vegas repeat their success, or does Pinecrest Academy Cadence have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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