
Trail Blazers
12/26/24 vs Socorro | 43 |
01/07/25 vs Parkland | 37 |
01/03/25 @ Horizon | 28 |
12/27/24 vs Coronado | -2 |
12/28/24 vs Franklin | -11 |
Americas won the last time they faced Parkland and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Americas Trail Blazers simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Parkland Matadors 61-24. The Trail Blazers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Americas' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was CHRISTIAN BACA, who went 7 of 11 on his way to 14 points along with five assists and five steals. BACA has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of JOSH PICHARDO, who went 5 for 11 en route to 12 points and five steals.
BACA wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Americas was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Parkland only racked up six assists.
Defeat or not, Parkland got some senior leadership from Anthony Allen and Diego Castillo. Allen posted seven points and four steals, while Castillo put up eight points and five rebounds.
Americas' victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-10. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.0 points per game. As for Parkland, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-18 record this season.
Americas will face off against Hanks at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Americas is facing Hanks at the right time seeing as Hanks is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Parkland, they will challenge Bel Air at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Bel Air has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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