The SkyView Academy Hawks will be taking part in a tournament against the Peyton Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, SkyView Academy earned a 45-33 win over Platte Valley. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Hawks.
Among those leading the charge was Reagan Lewis, who went 7 for 12 on his way to 15 points in addition to eight boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Clay Cosart, who posted nine points and five rebounds.
SkyView Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Platte Valley only posted five assists.
Meanwhile, Peyton had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took down Limon 43-29 on Thursday.
SkyView Academy better keep an eye on Michael Perry. He was instrumental in Peyton's win, putting up 15 points and five assists. Perry's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Trent Gregg was another key player, posting eight points and seven boards.
SkyView Academy's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.0 points per game. As for Peyton, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Keep an eye on the arc in Thursday's game: SkyView Academy has been dynamite from deep this season, having made 37.8% of their three-pointers per game. It's a different story for Peyton, though, as they've only made 22.4% of their three-pointers this season. Given SkyView Academy's sizable advantage in that area, Peyton will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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