After losing to Wood River the last time they met, Carey decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Carey Panthers came out on top against the Wood River Wolverines by a score of 55-45 on Saturday.
Preston Wood had a dynamite game for Carey, dropping a double-double on 28 points and ten rebounds.
Carey smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
When it comes to explaining why Wood River lost, don't look at Tony Ambriz. Despite the final result, he scored 19 points in addition to six rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Crego, who scored seven points along with five rebounds.
Carey now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Wood River, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Carey Panthers challenge the Richfield Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wood River, they will head out to square off against Buhl at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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