Eads was the 52-41 winner over Kim/Branson when they last played one another back in January of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Eads Eagles came up short against the Kim/Branson Mustangs on Saturday, falling 68-48. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
| 02/01/25 @ Kim/Branson | 5 |
| 12/15/23 vs Kit Carson | 5 |
| 01/05/24 @ Kit Carson | 5 |
| 02/20/24 vs Kit Carson | 4 |
| 02/16/24 @ Granada | 4 |
When it comes to explaining why Eads lost, don't look at Stockton Mitchek. Despite the final result, he went 9 for 20 en route to 22 points in addition to five boards and five steals. That's the most steals Mitchek has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Case Nelson, who posted seven points and nine rebounds.
Even though they lost, Eads smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kim/Branson only pulled down six offensive rebounds.
Kim/Branson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cameron Rosas led the charge by going 6 of 10 on his way to 14 points along with eight boards and six assists. With that strong performance, Rosas is now averaging an impressive 2.1 blocks per game. David Gamez was another key player, going 8 for 11 en route to 17 points.
Eads' loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Kim/Branson, they pushed their record up to 9-4 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Eads will take on Granada at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Kim/Branson, they will square off against Sangre de Cristo at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Kim/Branson's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six matchups.
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