Basketball Game Preview: Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon Pirate vs. Baker Braves

The Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon Pirate and the Baker Braves will compete for holiday cheer at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.5 points per game this season.

Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top against Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas by a score of 64-54.

Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Shane Stock out in front who posted 20 points. Stock's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of M.J. Tucker, who scored 15 points.

Meanwhile, Baker narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Trona 33-31. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Braves.

Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon better keep an eye on Anthony Ortiz. He was instrumental in Baker's win, going 7 of 12 on his way to 17 points and four steals. What's more, Ortiz also racked up two assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Alex Aguayo, who had six points.

Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Baker, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 2-3.

This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 58.5 points per game. It's a different story for Baker, though, as they've been averaging only 30 points. The only thing between Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon and another offensive beatdown is Baker. Will they be able to keep them contained? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.