Badgers
| 02/04/25 vs Rincon/University | 65-58 |
| 01/30/25 @ Sunnyside | 64-48 |
| 01/28/25 vs Marana | 64-56 |
| 01/22/25 @ Rincon/University | 62-55 |
| 01/20/25 vs Salpointe Catholic | 51-44 |
Tucson High Magnet School came tearing into Tuesday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 points), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 65-58 win over the Rincon/University Rangers. Given the Badgers' advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 35th, while the Rangers are ranked 158th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Tucson High Magnet School got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Xavier Grajeda out in front who went 7-for-11 to rack up 20 points. What's more, Grajeda also posted a 64% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's achieved since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Julio Marquez, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards.
Rincon/University's loss came despite strong showings from Jonah (Sam) O'Dowd and Jorge Allende Baez. O'Dowd posted 14 points and seven rebounds, while Allende Baez earned 11 points. Luis Blanco Ruiz was another key player, putting up eight points.
Tucson High Magnet School pushed their record up to 15-8 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Rincon/University, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-16.
Tucson High Magnet School didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 53-37 victory against Marana on the 11th. As for Rincon/University, they have also already played their next game, a 70-65 win against Sunnyside on the 7th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
