The Mater Academy East Las Vegas Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Eldorado Sundevils at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Mater Academy East Las Vegas put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 81-43 victory over Moapa Valley. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for one point.
Meanwhile, Eldorado scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They breezed by Cristo Rey St. Viator at home to the tune of 79-14. That 65 point margin sets a new team best for Eldorado this season.
Eldorado's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Robert "RJ" Waddell, who scored 19 points along with six assists and five steals. Waddell is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Kamarion Durant, who scored 19 points along with five steals.
Mater Academy East Las Vegas pushed their record up to 9-5 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. They've been dominating during the matches in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 56 points. As for Eldorado, their victory bumped their record up to 9-13.
Everything came up roses for Mater Academy East Las Vegas against the Sundevils in their previous matchup back in January as the team secured a 81-23 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Durant, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Mater Academy East Las Vegas still be able to contain Durant? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.