A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Jaguars face off against the Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Boulder Creek knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 14 matchups -- so hopefully Liberty likes a good challenge.
On Friday, Boulder Creek blew past Mountain Ridge, posting a 72-42 victory. The win continues a trend for the Jaguars in their matchups with the Mountain Lions: they've now won eight in a row.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Liberty on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Mountain Ridge out of the water with an 81-40 final score. That 41 point margin sets a new team best for the Lions this season.
Liberty's win came from a few key players Boulder Creek will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Stephan Miller, who went 8 of 17 to rack up 19 points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was TJ Harris, who went 5 for 8 on his way to 12 points and six assists.
Liberty smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
Liberty has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 79.8 points over those games. As for Boulder Creek, their victory bumped their record up to 19-5.
Boulder Creek came up short against Liberty when the teams last played last Tuesday, falling 84-75. Will Boulder Creek have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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