After five games on the road, Escalante is heading back home. They will take on the Milford Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Escalante has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 28 points or more this season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Saturday as they easily beat Telos 63-35 on the road.
Escalante got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jaxen Cottam out in front who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 13 rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which Cottam has scored at least 25% of Escalante's points. Another player making a difference was Korben Young, who scored 20 points along with 7 rebounds.
Milford can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They breezed by Monument Valley on the road to the tune of 65-26. With that victory, Milford brought their scoring average up to 51.6 points per game.
Milford's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kielen Tsosie led the charge by dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. The contest was Tsosie's fifth in a row with at least ten points. Taylor Dotson was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with 6 rebounds.
The losses dropped Escalante to 3-3 and Telos to 0-6.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Escalante have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 40.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Milford struggles in that department as they've been averaging 35.6 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
Escalante took a serious blow against Milford in their previous matchup back in January, falling 71-39. Will Escalante have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
