The ILTexas Arlington Eagles will head out to face off against the Newman International Academy Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
ILTexas Arlington took a loss when they played away from home back in November of 2024, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed back in December of 2024. They managed a 39-35 victory over North Hills Prep. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Newman International Academy didn't have too much trouble with Grace Christian Academy on Monday as they won 53-36. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Warriors.
Newman International Academy's win came from a few key players ILTexas Arlington will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Arianna Miranda, who went 11 for 21 on her way to 27 points in addition to six boards and three steals. Her evening made it six games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ayden Pillow, who posted 15 points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals.
Newman International Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in nine consecutive contests.
Newman International Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 12-11 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.8 points per game. As for ILTexas Arlington, their record now sits at 2-4.
Everything came up roses for ILTexas Arlington against Newman International Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 57-27 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for ILTexas Arlington 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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