The Chandler Prep Titans will take on the Combs Coyotes in a tournament on Thursday. Chandler Prep is coming into the game on a six-game losing streak.
Last Monday, Chandler Prep was beaten by Benjamin Franklin 67-17. While losing is never fun, the Titans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 279th, while the Chargers are ranked 42nd).
Meanwhile, Combs unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak two weeks ago. They took a blow against Dysart, falling 74-42.
Chandler Prep will need focus on slowing down Quinmetris Cunningham, one of several Combs players who made an impact when they last played. He went 5 of 10 on his way to 12 points and eight rebounds. Cunningham is also crushing it when it comes to blocks: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Jaimin Amador was another key player, putting up ten points and five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Combs smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in four consecutive contests.
Combs' defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Chandler Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Chandler Prep barely slipped by Combs in their previous matchup back in December of 2015, winning 60-59. Does Chandler Prep have another victory up their sleeve, or will Combs turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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