Combs is 1-6 against Eastmark since January of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Coyotes will host the Firebirds at 5:30 p.m. Combs has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Combs is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They came out on top against ALA - Queen Creek by a score of 63-52 on Wednesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Coyotes as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Heather Jo Bush
| 01/14/26 @ ALA - Queen Creek | 32 |
| 01/08/26 @ Poston Butte | 20 |
| 01/06/26 vs Crismon | 18 |
| 01/03/26 vs Maricopa | 21 |
| 12/16/25 @ Dysart | 15 |
| + 6 more games |
Combs relied on the efforts of Heather Jo Bush, who dropped a double-double with 32 points and 14 rebounds, and Ambriah Lujan, who posted 20 points along with six assists and six steals. Bush's big performance that evening made it 11 games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points.
Combs smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Eastmark didn't have too much trouble with ALA - Gilbert North on Wednesday as they won 68-49. The Firebirds haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Combs' victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 7-7. As for Eastmark, their win bumped their record up to 6-10.
Combs took a serious blow against Eastmark in their previous matchup back in February of 2025, falling 62-10. Can the Coyotes avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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