The Indian Springs Thunderbirds will head out on the road to square off against the Founders Classical Academy Centurions at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Indian Springs' defense has only allowed 27.2 points per game this season, so Founders Classical Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Indian Springs is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They really took it to Sandy Valley for the full four quarters, racking up a 52-15 victory. With the Thunderbirds ahead 31-6 at the half, the match was all but over already.
| 12/12/24 @ Sandy Valley | 26 |
| 12/11/24 @ Pinecrest Academy Cadence | 11 |
| 12/10/24 vs Beaver Dam | 13 |
| 12/06/24 vs Pinecrest Academy Cadence | 16 |
| 12/03/24 vs Laughlin | 15 |
Indian Springs got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Oriyah Clay out in front who went 12 for 24 on her way to 26 points in addition to seven steals and five boards. With that strong performance, Clay is now averaging an impressive 16.2 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Juliana Torneskog, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 boards.
Indian Springs smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in five consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Founders Classical Academy came into Saturday's game having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 27-18 victory over Sandy Valley on Saturday.
Founders Classical Academy got a good chunk of their points from the dynamic duo of Vanely Cruz and Julietta Curdy, who each put up eight points. Curdy also led the team in rebounds with nine.
Indian Springs now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Founders Classical Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
Friday's matchup is shaping up to be a scrappy contest: Indian Springs has crashing the boards this season, having averaged 32.2 boards per game. It's a different story for Founders Classical Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 13.8 rebounds. Given Indian Springs' sizable advantage in that area, Founders Classical Academy will need to find a way to close that gap.
Everything came up roses for Indian Springs against Founders Classical Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, as the team secured a 50-6 victory. In that game, Indian Springs amassed a halftime lead of 35-4, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
