Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only the Tabiona Tigers walked away with it. They walked away with a 57-45 victory over the Badgers on Thursday. The win was nothing new for Tabiona as they're now sitting on three straight.
Tabiona's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gavin Rhoades led the charge by dropping a double-double on 16 points and 12 rebounds. Rhoades is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Chance Lazenby, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Wayne's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jake Batty, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Blake Peterson, who scored ten points along with four blocks.
Tabiona pushed their record up to 21-4 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Wayne, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-10.
Tabiona's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Panguitch at 8:30 p.m. on March 1st. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Utah (Tabiona is ranked 44th, while Panguitch is ranked 27th). Wayne is on the road again on Friday and plays Manila at 2:30 p.m. on March 1st. Wayne is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 59.2 points per game this season.
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