Having just played yesterday, the Washington Eagles will jump right back in to play the Heights Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Washington saw some tournament action on Friday. They came out on top against Westbury Christian by a score of 76-64. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 163rd, while the Wildcats are ranked 725th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Washington's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Samuel Johnson led the charge by dropping a double-double on 20 points and 11 boards. Johnson continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Kadyn Barnes, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 boards.
Meanwhile, Heights can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 57-55 victory over McKinley.
Washington's win bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Heights, their victory bumped their record up to 11-9.
Washington came up short against Heights when the teams last played on December 2nd, falling 64-53. Can Washington avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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