Amplus Academy is 0-3 against Bonanza since December of 2023 but things could change on Friday. The Amplus Academy Archers will venture away from home to challenge the Bonanza Bengals at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Amplus Academy is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They took a 37-29 hit to the loss column at the hands of Eldorado.
| 01/14/25 vs Eldorado | 6 |
| 01/09/25 @ Cheyenne | 2 |
| 12/11/24 @ Southeast Career Tech | 1 |
Despite the loss, Amplus Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Salematou Kaba dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 boards. Kaba also set a new season-high mark in steals with six. Naia Youngblood also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Meanwhile, Bonanza was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were dealt an 82-8 loss at the hands of Somerset Academy Losee. While losing is never fun, the Bengals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nevada basketball rankings (they are ranked 90th, while the Lions are ranked 21st).
Bonanza's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Amplus Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9.
Amplus Academy was dealt a bruising 45-16 defeat at the hands of Bonanza in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Can Amplus Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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