The Bisbee Pumas will face off against the Leading Edge Academy - GEC Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Back in December of 2024, Bisbee was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 66-60 to Desert Christian. The Pumas were up 21-7 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Sebastian Lopez, who posted 23 points and eight boards. That was a full 38.3% of Bisbee's points, marking the third time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Eddie Andrade, who put up 16 points and five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Leading Edge Academy - GEC came tearing into Saturday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 27.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Griffins, sneaking past 69-67. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Spartans have posted since February 16, 2024.
Leading Edge Academy - GEC has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.1 points per game. As for Bisbee, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
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