The Sherman Indian Braves will challenge the United Christian Academy Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Sherman Indian's defense has only allowed 26.7 points per game this season, so United Christian Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Sherman Indian is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering California School for the Deaf-Riverside just ended the team's eight-game winning streak back in December of 2024. They took a 51-37 bruising from the Cubs. The contest marked the Braves' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, United Christian Academy came tearing into Tuesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 48 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Cubs 64-30. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 24 points or more this season.
United Christian Academy's win came from a few key players Sherman Indian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jordin Edwards, who went 7 of 16 on her way to 14 points in addition to seven assists and five boards. Another player making a difference was Natalie Estrada, who posted 12 points along with eight assists and seven rebounds.
United Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests.
United Christian Academy pushed their record up to 15-5 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.5 points per game. As for Sherman Indian, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 8-1.
Sherman Indian skirted past United Christian Academy 39-37 in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Does Sherman Indian have another victory up their sleeve, or will United Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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