Pendleton Heights and Delta are an even 5-5 against one another since November of 2014, but not for long. The Pendleton Heights Arabians will head out on the road to challenge the Delta Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pendleton Heights is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.3 points per game this season.
Pendleton Heights is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest loss since November 28, 2023 on Saturday. They lost 62-42 to Shelbyville. The Arabians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite their defeat, Pendleton Heights saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Joseph Estes, who posted 12 points, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Evan Mozingo, who earned 11 points.
Meanwhile, Delta was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 43-38 to Wapahani. The contest marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Delta's loss dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Pendleton Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Pendleton Heights strolled past Delta in their previous meeting back in January of 2024 by a score of 62-45. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Delta's D'Amare Hood, who had 17 points and six steals. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Pendleton Heights to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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