The Fleming Wildcats will challenge the Idalia Wolves at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Fleming is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
Last Saturday, Fleming didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Lone Star, but they still walked away with a 48-43 win.
Travis Johnson
| 02/15/25 @ Lone Star | 17 |
| 02/14/25 @ Briggsdale | 11 |
| 02/08/25 vs Denver Waldorf | 23 |
| 02/07/25 @ Weldon Valley | 20 |
| 02/04/25 vs Merino | 13 |
| 02/01/25 vs Union Colony Prep | 16 |
Fleming can attribute much of their success to Travis Johnson, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 17 boards, and Dylon Monroe, who went 7-for-11 on his way to 20 points and three steals. Johnson has been hot, having posted 11 or more rebounds the last six times he's played. Treyson Kirkwood was another key player, putting up seven points.
Fleming smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in nine consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Idalia came up short against Stratton on Thursday, falling 60-37. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 255th, while the Eagles are ranked 125th).
Fleming's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-14. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.8 points over those games. As for Idalia, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Fleming was taken down by Idalia 63-35 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Can Fleming avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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