The Banning Lewis Academy Stallions are on the road again on Friday and plays the Montezuma-Cortez Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on March 1st. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Banning Lewis Academy walked away with it. They were the clear victor by a 68-43 margin over the Thunderbolts. Banning Lewis Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine games by 20 points or more this season.
Banning Lewis Academy's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Trey Oden, who scored 21 points along with five rebounds, and Joseph Bjegovich, who scored 22 points along with three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Bjegovich has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Jordan Jones, who scored five points along with ten rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, Montezuma-Cortez posted their closest win since November 30, 2023 on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Ignacio and snuck past 58-55.
Caidin Leonard was a one-man wrecking crew for Montezuma-Cortez as he scored 21 points. Trace Hartsoe was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
Banning Lewis Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-4 record this season. As for Montezuma-Cortez, their win bumped their record up to 8-13.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Banning Lewis Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 34.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Montezuma-Cortez struggles in that department as they've been averaging 28.6 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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