The Squalicum Storm and the Eisenhower Cadets will round out the year against one another at at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Squalicum is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They put the hurt on Lakewood with a sharp 67-42 victory on Saturday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Storm as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Eisenhower beat Moses Lake 47-38 last Saturday. That nine point margin sets a new team best for the Cadets this season.
Eisenhower's win came from a few key players Squalicum will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ruby O'Connor, who posted nine points and six rebounds. She is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Nekha Roehl was another key player, putting up ten points.
Eisenhower smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in five consecutive games.
Squalicum's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 3-4. As for Eisenhower, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Everything came up roses for Squalicum against Eisenhower in their previous matchup back in December of 2016, as the squad secured a 55-25 win. Does Squalicum have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eisenhower turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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