Lindhurst hasn't had much luck against Sutter recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Blazers will take on the Huskies in a tournament on Monday.
Last Thursday, Lindhurst was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 47-42 to Live Oak.
Meanwhile, Sutter took their matchup on Saturday with ease, bagging a 73-41 victory over Clear Lake. The Huskies have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 25 points or more this season.
Sutter's win came from a few key players Lindhurst will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Izzy Bhatti, who went 6-for-10 on his way to 14 points. Another player making a difference was Preston Palmer, who shot 60% from the field en route to 12 points.
Sutter smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Sutter is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.7 points over those games. As for Lindhurst, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Lindhurst took a serious blow against Sutter in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 77-32. Can the Blazers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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