The Empire Ravens will head out to challenge the Coolidge Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Empire has given up an average of 55.8 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Empire lost 75-53 to Morenci on Friday. The Ravens have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Coolidge put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy 60-46 victory over Snowflake.
Empire better keep an eye on Preston Dees. He was instrumental in Coolidge's win, dropping a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Dees' evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Jensen Carter, who shot 56% from the field en route to 13 points.
Empire's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Coolidge, their win bumped their record up to 6-0.
Empire lost to Coolidge on the road by a decisive 61-43 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Can the Ravens avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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