Quartz Hill posted their closest win since November 23, 2024 on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 53-50 victory over the Eastside Lions. The win continues a trend for the Royals in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won five in a row.
Jeremiah Williams
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Quartz Hill's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jeremiah Williams led the charge by dropping a double-double with 23 points and 11 boards. Williams' evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 20 points. Another player making a difference was Ty'Jahwuan Jackson, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 17 rebounds.
Quartz Hill smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in nine consecutive matchups.
Eastside's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tykeam McQueen, who posted 11 points and six boards. McQueen is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Kenneth Harris was another key player, putting up 12 points and six rebounds.
Quartz Hill's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-8. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.3 points over those games. As for Eastside, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-12.
Quartz Hill wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 66-40 win against Antelope Valley on the 3rd. As for Eastside, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 57-41 victory against Palmdale on the 3rd.
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