University Prep is 9-1 against Anderson since January of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The University Prep Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Anderson Cubs at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in University Prep's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 15 contests.
University Prep stacked a 12th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Wednesday. They blew past West Valley 86-55 at home. With University Prep ahead 52-24 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
University Prep's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sawyer Hokanson led the charge by scoring 14 points along with two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hokanson has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Scott Steffan, who scored ten points along with five rebounds and four steals.
University Prep used a slightly different lineup for their bout with West Valley. And. Caleb Flores made the most of the opportunity, scoring ten points. A few more games like that and he might be seeing even more time going forward.
Meanwhile, Anderson ended up a good deal behind Yreka on Tuesday and lost 55-41. Anderson has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
University Prep is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season. As for Anderson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 14 of their last 17 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-19 record this season.
Everything came up roses for University Prep against Anderson when the teams last played back in January as the squad secured a 62-35 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for University Prep since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
