Notus's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 85-51 victory over the Centennial Baptist Mustangs. The Pirates have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Notus' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Benny Guevara led the charge by going 8-for-14 on his way to 19 points along with six rebounds and five steals. Notus is undefeated when Guevara posts five or more steals, but 7-8 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Derrick Huter, who went 8-for-11 to rack up 20 points.
Pirates
| 02/18/25 vs Centennial Baptist | 16 |
| 02/12/25 @ Council | 15 |
| 02/11/25 vs Gem State Adventist Academy | 8 |
| 02/07/25 @ Compass Charter | 5 |
| 02/04/25 vs Council | 7 |
| + 21 more games |
Notus smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Notus' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-8. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.3 points over those games. As for Centennial Baptist, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
Looking ahead, Notus won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Riverstone International at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Notus is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 60 points per game this season. Centennial Baptist does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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