The Timnath Cubs will head out on the road to challenge the Liberty Common Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Timnath can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They blew past Wellington 64-23 at home. Given Timnath's advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 111th, while Wellington is ranked 277th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Timnath's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lily Eisbrener, who scored ten points along with eight rebounds and seven assists. It was the first time this season that Eisbrener pulled down eight or more rebounds. Tiana Guzman was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with five steals and three blocks.
Meanwhile, Liberty Common scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They breezed by The Pinnacle on the road to the tune of 72-19. The team's offensive explosion also rewarded Liberty Common with their most commanding win of the season.
Timnath's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-5. They've been dominating during the matches in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 33.7 points. As for Liberty Common, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10.
Timnath strolled past Liberty Common in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 by a score of 53-38. The rematch might be a little tougher for Timnath since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
