Arbor View extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping them down to 9-15. They fell 62-50 to the Liberty Patriots. While losing is never fun, the Aggies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nevada basketball rankings (they are ranked 31st, while the Patriots are ranked first).
As for Liberty, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 16 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.4 points over those games.
Dante Steward was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double with 28 points and nine boards. The contest was his third in a row with at least 15 points. Taytum Cios-Webb was another key player, putting up eight points along with seven rebounds and seven steals.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Arbor View will welcome Somerset Sky Pointe at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Aggies will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 62.3 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Liberty, they will be playing at home against Sierra Vista at 6:30 p.m. on the 12th. The Patriots will be up against the Mountain Lions' rather soft defense (which has allowed 63.5 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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