The Eisenhower Tigers came into Friday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They secured a 59-53 W over Salina Central on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Eisenhower also won the last time the pair played back in January.
Pierce Blue was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double on 23 points and nine rebounds. He is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Chase George was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with seven assists and six rebounds.
Eisenhower's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-11. As for Salina Central, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eisenhower will take on Valley Center at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Valley Center is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Eisenhower will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Salina Central, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Goddard at 7:30 p.m. Goddard knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Salina Central likes a good challenge.
