The Burley Bobcats will square off against the Minico Spartans at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Burley will bounce into Tuesday's match after beating Jerome, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. Burley came out on top in a nail-biter against Jerome on Friday, sneaking past 49-47.
Burley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jake Seely, who posted nine points. Another player making a difference was Nash Gillette, who scored ten points.
Burley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Minico against Mountain Home on Friday as the squad secured a 65-33 victory. That looming 65-33 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Spartans yet this season.
Minico's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-9. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.5 points per game. As for Burley, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-13.
Burley ended up a good deal behind Minico when the teams last played back in January, losing 58-40. Will Burley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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