Combs was the 66-64 winner over Eastmark when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Combs Coyotes took a 72-59 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eastmark Firebirds on Wednesday. The Coyotes' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
| 01/22/25 vs Eastmark | 3 |
| 01/17/25 vs Marcos de Niza | 2 |
| 01/15/25 @ ALA - Queen Creek | 2 |
| 01/10/25 vs Crismon | 2 |
| 01/09/25 @ Poston Butte | 3 |
Combs' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Quinmetris Cunningham, who almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine 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. Another player making a difference was Jaimin Amador, who posted 11 points and seven boards.
Leading Eastmark to victory were Kolby Hoyer and Dylan Gesner. Hoyer went 7 of 14 en route to 20 points and three steals, while Gesner put up 19 points and three steals. The dominant performance gave Gesner a new career-high in points. Justin Humphrey was another key player, putting up ten points and three steals.
Combs' defeat dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Eastmark, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-8.
Combs will square off against ALA - Gilbert North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Combs is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.6 points per game this season. As for Eastmark, they will be playing at home against Poston Butte at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Poston Butte also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averaged 52.8 points per game.
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