School of the Woods is 7-0 against Banff since February of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The School of the Woods Wildcats will head out on the road to take on the Banff Bears at 6:00 p.m. School of the Woods is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
Last Tuesday, School of the Woods beat Cornerstone Christian Academy 37-26.
School of the Woods' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tyler Gwinn, who scored eight points along with 12 rebounds and two blocks. Another player making a difference was Adam Zagaar, who scored 13 points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, Banff's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They were the victim of a tough 69-47 defeat at the hands of Texas Christian. That's two games in a row now that Banff has lost by exactly 22 points.
Despite their defeat, Banff saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Martin Cook, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Cook is crushing the rebound category: he's posted at least nine every time he's taken the court this season. Anthony Perla was another key contributor, scoring 18 points along with four steals.
School of the Woods' win bumped their record up to 15-19. As for Banff, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 17 of their last 18 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-19 record this season.
Everything came up roses for School of the Woods against Banff in their previous matchup back in December of 2023 as the squad secured a 47-12 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for School of the Woods since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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