The Duncan Wildkats will take on the Cicero Prep Academy Centurions at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Duncan took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They blew past Valley Union 39-18. Given the Wildkats' advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 129th, while the Blue Devils are ranked 264th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Cicero Prep Academy entered their tilt with Hayden on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Lobos 41-11.
Cicero Prep Academy found their leader in sophomore Ryleigh Weaver, who almost dropped a triple-double on 15 points, nine rebounds, and nine steals. Weaver is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Chelsea Leggat was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to five boards and five steals.
Cicero Prep Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Cicero Prep Academy has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.9 points per game. As for Duncan, they pushed their record up to 21-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Duncan barely slipped by Cicero Prep Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, winning 28-27. Will Duncan repeat their success, or does Cicero Prep Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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