The Mackay Miners will challenge the Grace Lutheran Royals at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Mackay took a loss when they played away from home back in December of 2024, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 58-39 victory over Leadore. That looming 58-39 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Miners yet this season.
| 01/03/25 vs Leadore | 20 |
| 02/03/24 @ American Heritage | 18 |
| 12/13/24 @ Challis | 11 |
| 12/12/24 @ Leadore | 7 |
| 12/06/24 @ Non Varsity Opponent | 6 |
Mackay's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jesse Barger, who went 8 for 10 on his way to 20 points. The dominant performance gave Barger a new career-high in points. Kaizer Summers was another key player, putting up 13 points along with eight boards and four steals.
While Grace Lutheran didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They walked away with a 49-42 victory over Taylor's Crossing on Tuesday. Given the Royals' advantage in MaxPreps' Idaho basketball rankings (they are ranked 28th, while the Eagles are ranked 99th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Grace Lutheran's win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Mackay, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Mackay couldn't quite finish off Grace Lutheran in their previous matchup back in December of 2024 and fell 40-37. Will Mackay have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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