The Chugiak Mustangs will venture away from home to face off against the Service Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Tuesday, Chugiak got the win against Eagle River by a conclusive 49-24. The victory continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Wolves: they've now won five in a row.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Service, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat South Anchorage 78-35. Given the Cougars' advantage in MaxPreps' Alaska basketball rankings (they are ranked third, while the Wolverines are ranked 64th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Chugiak better keep an eye on Aryanna Watson. She was instrumental in Service's win, putting up 27 points. Watson's evening made it 11 games in a row in which she has scored at least 16 points. Leia Silva was another key player, posting 17 points.
Chugiak's record is now 12-4. As for Service, their record now sits at 15-4.
Chugiak lost to Service on the road by a decisive 71-55 margin in their previous matchup back in January. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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