D'Evelyn is on a four-game streak of home wins, while the Eagles are on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The D'Evelyn Jaguars will take on the Dakota Ridge Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
D'Evelyn only won by two when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 45-point they dealt the Pirates on Wednesday. D'Evelyn really took it to the Pirates for the full four quarters, racking up a 72-27 win at home. That looming 72-27 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for D'Evelyn yet this season.
D'Evelyn had a senior duo take command as Liam Smith scored 24 points along with seven rebounds and Taj Kumar scored ten points along with seven steals and five assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Smith has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Goman, who scored eight points along with eight rebounds.
After soaring to a 31-point win in their last game, Dakota Ridge came back down to earth on Friday. They fell just short of Denver South by a score of 62-59. Dakota Ridge found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and post seven fewer assists than your opponent.
The losing side was boosted by Ethan Berninger, who scored 22 points along with eight rebounds and two blocks. He hasn't dropped below 15 points for nine straight games. Another player making a difference was Nathan Esau, who scored 14 points along with two steals.
D'Evelyn has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 9-9 record this season. As for Dakota Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-5.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: D'Evelyn have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 31.2 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Dakota Ridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 31.3 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
D'Evelyn might still be hurting after the 74-53 defeat they got from the Eagles when the teams last played back in February of 2023. Will D'Evelyn have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
