The EF Academy Hawks will head out on the road to square off against the Polytechnic Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
EF Academy took a 31-point defeat the last time they faced off against Webb, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hawks skirted past the Gauls 23-21. Given the Hawks' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 548th, while the Gauls are ranked 1174th) , the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Polytechnic blew past Chadwick, posting a 70-30 win. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 21 points or more this season.
Polytechnic's win came from a few key players that EF Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Lori Ohanian, who went 8-for-16 en route to 18 points in addition to five boards and four steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last five games she's played. Areni Ohanian was another key player, dropping a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Polytechnic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 22 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Polytechnic has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.2 points over those games. As for EF Academy, their record now sits at 6-1.
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