Delta and Pendleton Heights are an even 5-5 against one another since November of 2014, but not for long. The Delta Eagles will host the Pendleton Heights Arabians at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Delta is headed into Friday's matchup hungry for a win as their strong season has now been derailed by two straight defeats. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 43-38 heartbreaker at the hands of Wapahani. The contest marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Pendleton Heights suffered their biggest loss since November 28, 2023 on Saturday. They came up short against Shelbyville, falling 62-42.
Delta will need focus on slowing down Joseph Estes, one of several Pendleton Heights players who made an impact when they last played. He posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Evan Mozingo, who had 11 points.
Pendleton Heights has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season. As for Delta, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-3.
Delta ended up a good deal behind Pendleton Heights when the teams last played back in January of 2024, losing 62-45. Thankfully for Delta, Josiah Gustin (who went 8 for 10 en route to 25 points and six boards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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