Sunrise Mountain is 9-1 against Kellis since February of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Sunrise Mountain Mustangs will venture away from home to square off against the Kellis Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Sunrise Mountain is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.3 points per game this season.
Last Wednesday, Sunrise Mountain was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 52-48 to Desert Mountain. The Mustangs have struggled against the Wolves recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Sunrise Mountain's loss came about despite a quality game from Caden Hammond, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. Marcus Murray was another key player, earning 13 points plus five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Sunrise Mountain smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Kellis can finally bid farewell to their 12-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. They walked away with a 78-66 victory over Peoria. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jordan Parrish had a dynamite game for Kellis, dropping a double-double on 20 points and 15 rebounds. What's more, Parrish also racked up six assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Gak Kueth, who made all 5 shots he took racking up 11 points plus six rebounds.
Kellis' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Sunrise Mountain, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Sunrise Mountain has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 33.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Kellis struggles in that department as they've been averaging 32. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Sunrise Mountain strolled past Kellis when the teams last played back in February by a score of 55-40. Does Sunrise Mountain have another victory up their sleeve, or will Kellis turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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