Basketball Game Preview: Sabino Sabercats vs. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions

Two dominant guards in Caden Watkins and Noah McKinney are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Sabino Sabercats will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Sabino's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.

Last Wednesday, Sabino humbled Amphitheater with an 81-44 victory. The Sabercats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 25 points or more this season.

Sabino had a senior duo take command as Watkins went 9 for 10 on his way to 24 points in addition to five assists and five boards and Brendan Gargus went 8 of 11 on his way to 21 points and six assists. Watkins is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Chris Herndon was another key player, putting up eight points and three steals.

Meanwhile, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They blew past Nogales 57-37. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Lions have posted since November 29, 2024.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy pushed their record up to 6-8 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.4 points per game. As for Sabino, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season.

Sabino came up short against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 49-44. Will Sabino have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.