A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Erie Tigers face off against the Boulder Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday... Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Two weeks ago, Erie was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 64-59 to Vista PEAK Prep.
Despite their defeat, Erie saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Christopher Smith, who went 5 for 12 on his way to 17 points and six rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Garrett Owen was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Boulder, who bounced back after a loss on the road on December 13th. They snuck past Monarch with a 62-56 win two weeks ago.
Erie better keep an eye on Cole Morrow. He was instrumental in Boulder's win, going 8 of 19 on his way to 23 points. The contest was Morrow's fourth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Dominic Trudgeon, who posted six points in addition to 12 rebounds and three steals.
Boulder's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-4. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.0 points per game. As for Erie, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Erie beat Boulder 50-41 when the teams last played back in February. The rematch might be a little tougher for Erie since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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