The Pontotoc Warriors will face off against the Saltillo Tigers at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
As a matter of fact, Pontotoc put up the most points they have all season on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Louisville, sneaking past 67-64. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Warriors have posted since January 17th.
Meanwhile, Saltillo put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Lafayette 70-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Tigers have posted against the Commodores since January 7, 2020.
Saltillo's win came from a few key players Pontotoc will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jack Howell, who posted 16 points in addition to six boards and three steals. Howell is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least three every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Foster, who scored 15 points and eight rebounds.
The win got Pontotoc back to even at 2-2. As for Saltillo, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
Pontotoc and Saltillo were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in January of 2022, but Pontotoc came up empty-handed after a 57-56 defeat. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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