The Skyridge Falcons will square off against the Timpview Thunderbirds at 5:20 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
On Tuesday, Skyridge got the win against Riverton by a conclusive 58-34. The Falcons pushed the score to 50-21 by the end of the third, a deficit the Silverwolves cut but never quite recovered from.
Meanwhile, Timpview put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 76-33 victory over Foothill. The Thunderbirds' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Timpview's win came from a few key players Skyridge will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Will Openshaw, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 13 boards. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 9 rebounds per game. Dean Rueckert was another key player, shooting 54% from the field on his way to 18 points.
Timpview smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Skyridge's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Timpview, their victory bumped their record up to 4-0.
Skyridge came up short against Timpview in their previous matchup back in December of 2020, falling 74-61. Can the Falcons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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