The Taft Raiders will face off against the Holmes Huskies at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Taft is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 84-46 win over Holy Cross. The victory was some much needed relief for the Raiders as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Taft's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Chasen Wilkerson led the charge by going 5 for 6 en route to 12 points plus six rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Wilkerson a new career-high in assists (four). Another player making a difference was Isaiah Williams, who went 5 for 8 en route to 15 points plus five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Holmes was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 75-55 to Churchill.
Taft's win bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Holmes, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
Taft and Holmes were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in February, but Taft came up empty-handed after an 81-80 defeat. Will Taft have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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