Taylor's Crossing hadn't done well against Challis recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Eagles walked away with a 67-55 win over the Vikings. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 71-47 victory the Vikings walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2025.
Sergio Salinas
| 01/08/26 vs Challis | 47% |
| 01/06/26 vs Clark County | 100% |
| 01/05/26 @ Salmon | 58% |
| 12/19/25 vs Raft River | 53% |
| 12/11/25 vs Grace Lutheran | 56% |
Taylor's Crossing got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Sergio Salinas out in front who went 7-for-15 en route to 18 points. Salinas is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 47% in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Korbin Russum-Stubbs, who posted 13 points in addition to eight rebounds and five assists.
Taylor's Crossing smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Challis' defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Parker Webster, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 11 boards. Ramey Rhoades was another key player, putting up 13 points along with eight rebounds and five assists.
The victory got Taylor's Crossing back to even at 4-4. As for Challis, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5.
Coincidentally, Taylor's Crossing and Challis will both be playing North Gem the next time they take the court. The Eagles will host the Cowboys at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Vikings will host them at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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