The Brackenridge Eagles will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on the St. Anthony Yellowjackets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Hopefully Brackenridge focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 36 on Friday.
Brackenridge is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They were dealt a 97-34 loss at the hands of East Central. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-9.
Despite the defeat, Brackenridge saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jude Mendez had 13 points. What's more, Mendez also posted a 38% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Felton Nance, who went 5 for 11 en route to 12 points plus five rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, St. Anthony put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy 59-43 victory over Lanier. That looming 59-43 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Yellowjackets yet this season.
Brackenridge ended up a good deal behind St. Anthony when the teams last played back in November of 2023, losing 64-50. Will Brackenridge have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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