The Chambers/Wheeler Central Renegades will challenge the Stuart Broncos at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Chambers/Wheeler Central is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering St. Mary's just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. They took a hard 55-40 fall against the Cardinals.
Despite their loss, Chambers/Wheeler Central saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Michael Jesse, who posted ten points and seven boards, was perhaps the best of all. William Jesse was another key player, putting up ten points.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 70 points the game before, Stuart was a bit more limited in their game on Monday. They received a blow as they fell 43-29 to Elgin/Pope John. The matchup marked the Broncos' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Chambers/Wheeler Central will have to contain Hunter Tubbs as he made an impact in Stuart's last game. He dropped a double-double on 20 points and 13 rebounds. Tubbs continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.
Stuart has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-5 record this season. As for Chambers/Wheeler Central, they now have a losing record at 9-10.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Chambers/Wheeler Central has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 32.4 boards per game. However, it's not like Stuart struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33.4 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Chambers/Wheeler Central was dealt a bruising 63-32 defeat at the hands of Stuart in their previous matchup back in January. Can Chambers/Wheeler Central avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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