The Western SciTech Aztec Warrior will face off against the Harvest Prep Academy Eagle at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Western SciTech has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 3.
Last Wednesday, Western SciTech was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 40-36 to Maricopa Institute of Technology.
Despite their defeat, Western SciTech saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Leonardo Nobote Perez, who posted eight points, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Johnny Martinez, who had eight points.
Meanwhile, Harvest Prep Academy came into Friday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past Premier 47-44.
Harvest Prep Academy's win came from a few key players Western SciTech will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was KJ Legette, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 14 boards. That makes it four consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Harvest Prep Academy's points. Sebastian Castro was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and 15 rebounds.
Harvest Prep Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in eight consecutive contests.
Western SciTech's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Harvest Prep Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-7.
Western SciTech was dealt a bruising 55-28 defeat at the hands of Harvest Prep Academy when the teams last played on January 7th. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Legette, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 14 boards. Now that Western SciTech knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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