The Victoria Knights will face off against the Pawnee Heights Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Victoria walked away with it. They breezed by the Kats at home to the tune of 73-7 on Thursday. Victoria's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Victoria to victory, but perhaps none more so than Seth Schwien, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds and two steals. Brody Nowak was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with six rebounds.
Meanwhile, Pawnee Heights had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 63-51 win over Tescott on Thursday. The victory was just what Pawnee Heights needed coming off of a 61-31 loss in their prior matchup.
It was another big night for Davin Hamby, who scored 35 points along with five assists and five rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Brady Carlson, who scored nine points along with eight rebounds.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Victoria, bringing their record for this year to 11-10. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.3 points per game. As for Pawnee Heights, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-17.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Victoria have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 31.2 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Pawnee Heights struggles in that department as they've been averaging 24.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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