Parkland has gone 7-2 against Atkins recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Parkland Mustangs will face off against the Atkins Camels at 8:00 p.m. Hopefully Parkland focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 32 on Tuesday.
Last Tuesday, Parkland was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 50-46 to Northwest Guilford.
Despite their loss, Parkland saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Alan Vallejo, who posted seven points along with nine rebounds and three steals, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Josiah Downing, who earned nine points plus seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Atkins had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past Forbush, posting a 58-29 victory. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Camels considering their 30-point performance the game before.
Parkland dropped their record down to 0-2 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.7 points per game. As for Atkins, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Parkland beat Atkins 85-72 when the teams last played back in December of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Parkland 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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