David City hasn't had much luck against Aquinas recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The David City Scouts will take on the Aquinas Monarchs in a tournament on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
David City took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. The stars were shining brightly for them in a 42-27 win over Lakeview. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Scouts as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
While Aquinas didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past Lincoln Lutheran 63-27 on Saturday. The Monarchs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 28 points or more this season.
Aquinas' win came from a few key players David City will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Riley Campbell, who posted 13 points and seven steals. Campbell is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Faith Samek, who earned 15 points along with five boards and three steals.
Aquinas smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive matches.
David City now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Aquinas, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
David City strolled past Aquinas in their previous meeting back in December of 2021 by a score of 44-28. Will David City repeat their success, or does Aquinas have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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