Horizon is 0-10 against Bel Air since February of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Horizon Scorpions will look to defend their home court against the Bel Air Highlanders at 6:00 p.m.
Horizon is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Tuesday. They were dealt a 57-18 loss at the hands of Americas. The Scorpions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-7.
Meanwhile, Bel Air can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They came out on top against Deming by a score of 53-45. The win was all the more spectacular given the Highlanders' disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 914th in Texas, while the Wildcats are ranked 126th in New Mexico).
Bel Air's win came from a few key players Horizon will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kenny Wilson, who posted 12 points. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Diego Macias, who earned five points along with five boards and three steals.
Horizon's defeat dropped their record down to 5-20. As for Bel Air, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-15.
Horizon was dealt a bruising 71-41 loss at the hands of Bel Air in their previous meeting on January 7th. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Bel Air's Matt Hernandez, who went 11 of 19 on his way to 33 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Now that Horizon knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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