The West Side Pirates will square off against the Malad Dragons at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
West Side is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Soda Springs just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 50-35 bruising from the Cardinals.
Despite their defeat, West Side saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Miley Cundick, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine boards, was perhaps the best of all. Reese Evans was another key player, putting up nine points and three steals.
Even though they lost, West Side smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in seven consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Malad entered their tilt with Wendell on Saturday with 16 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 17. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 52-24 win over the Trojans. The Dragons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matches by 21 points or more this season.
Malad's victory was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.7 points per game. As for West Side, their loss dropped their record down to 4-13.
West Side was taken down by Malad 62-30 in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will West Side have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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