After four games on the road, Independent is heading back home. They will be home for the holidays to greet the Eureka Tornadoes at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Independent had just enough and edged Bennington out 53-51. Despite the win, that was the fewest points Independent has scored all year.
Independent found their leader in underclassman Luke Henderson, who scored 21 points along with six rebounds and six steals. Jaylen Phillips-Grey was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with three steals and three blocks.
Eureka can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 48-32 victory over Flinthills. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Eureka has managed all season.
Independent's win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.3 points per game. As for Eureka, their win ended a three-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Independent against Eureka when the teams last played back in January as the squad secured a 90-31 win. Does Independent have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eureka turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
