The Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the North Broward Prep Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on February 9th. Somerset Academy - Canyons has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 374 points over their last five matches.
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Somerset Academy - Canyons walked away with it. They claimed a resounding 83-27 victory over the Stallions on the road. Somerset Academy - Canyons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Somerset Academy - Canyons' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alanna Fabrini, who almost dropped a double-double on 22 points and nine rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Fabrini has scored all season. Alana Pinnock was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with eight rebounds and eight steals.
Meanwhile, North Broward Prep entered their tilt with Coral Springs Charter with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. North Broward Prep came out on top against Coral Springs Charter by a score of 48-37 on Wednesday.
Alexa Schwartz was her usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double on 28 points and nine rebounds. She also posted two blocks for the first time this season. Another player making a difference was ysamar pimentel, who scored 13 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks.
Somerset Academy - Canyons has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-5 record this season. As for North Broward Prep, their win bumped their record up to 15-8.
Friday's contest is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Somerset Academy - Canyons have been dynamite from deep this season, having made 46.8% of their threes per game. However, it's not like North Broward Prep struggles in that department as they've made 40.5% of their threes this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Somerset Academy - Canyons took their victory against North Broward Prep in their previous matchup back in January by a conclusive 55-31. Does Somerset Academy - Canyons have another victory up their sleeve, or will North Broward Prep turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
