Basketball Recap: Cambridge's Losing Streak Snapped at Four Games

Cambridge came into Saturday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 39-32 victory over the Anselmo-Merna Coyotes on Saturday. The Trojans have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Coyotes, too.

Cambridge's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Hodge Raburn, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds. Those 11 boards gave Raburn a new career-high. Brady Ahlemeyer was another key player, putting up 14 points.

Cambridge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Several Coyotes players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Dane Duryea, who posted 11 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. Duryea is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayden Record, who had ten points and five rebounds.

Cambridge's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Anselmo-Merna, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-5.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cambridge will head out to challenge Maywood/Hayes Center at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Anselmo-Merna, they will square off against Stuart on January 7, 2025.