Jackpot hadn't done well against Owyhee recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Jackpot Jaguars managed a 51-46 victory over the Owyhee Braves. This was payback for the Jaguars, who suffered a 79-54 defeat the last time these two teams met.
01/04/25 vs Owyhee | 27 |
12/18/24 @ Independence | 22 |
12/12/24 vs Independence | 18 |
Leading Jackpot to victory were Angel Martinez and Jorge Avila. Martinez went 11 of 21 en route to 27 points along with eight boards and three steals, while Avila dropped a double-double on 20 points and 12 rebounds. Martinez's afternoon made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Giovanny Rios, who posted two points along with 12 rebounds and three steals.
Jackpot smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Jackpot's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Owyhee, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jackpot will square off against Varsity Opponent at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Owyhee, they will welcome Lund at 6:30 a.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps