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CeresMerced

Bulldogs
46
Bears
48

The Merced (CA) varsity basketball team won Friday's neutral tournament game against Ceres (CA) by a score of 48-46.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ceres121213946
Merced141291348
Final score provided by D. Garrett.
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Game Stats

Ceres (25-26)

Ceres has not entered stats for this game.

Merced (25-26)

Merced

Shooting

#Athlete NameMinPtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%
Team Totals4819464143
1Amiya Brown (Sr)2161717
2Antonia Lejarde (Jr)00400
3A'machi Turner (So)10586363
5Aleena Trevino (Fr)2152020
10A. Steverson (Jr)217125858
11S. Barragan (Sr)8365058
15Aubrey Supinger (Sr)3133350
22Aaliyah Garrett (Fr)00100
24A. Barron-Coilton (Fr)211100100
Merced

#Athlete NameMinPts3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
Team Totals482161381457173057
1Amiya Brown (Sr)205011100
2Antonia Lejarde (Jr)0010030
3A'machi Turner (So)105863
5Aleena Trevino (Fr)20301250
10A. Steverson (Jr)210107125871164
11S. Barragan (Sr)81425125022100
15Aubrey Supinger (Sr)31250010
22Aaliyah Garrett (Fr)0010
24A. Barron-Coilton (Fr)211100
Merced

Totals

#Athlete NameMinPtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
Team Totals48818265105
1Amiya Brown (Sr)21141
2Antonia Lejarde (Jr)0222
3A'machi Turner (So)1011
5Aleena Trevino (Fr)23312
10A. Steverson (Jr)214610223
11S. Barragan (Sr)811211
15Aubrey Supinger (Sr)311
22Aaliyah Garrett (Fr)0441
24A. Barron-Coilton (Fr)2112

Game Story

California High School Basketball - Merced nips Ceres

December 19, 2025: Ceres, CA 95307

The crowd at Friday's non-league challenge between the Merced Bears (Merced, CA) and the host Ceres Bulldogs (Ceres, CA), observed Merced's basketball squad hold off Ceres by a count of 48-46.

With the victory, Merced advances its record to 11-3 on the year. The Bears travel to Livingston (Livingston, CA) to meet the Wolves in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 20. The Wolves enter the battle with a record of 1-6. Livingston won 53-50 in their recent non-league battle against Stone Ridge Christian (Merced, CA)

The Bulldogs now own a 5-6 record. They play next when they travel to Hughson for a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 20. Ceres will battle a Huskies team coming off a 46-41 non-league win over Stagg (Stockton, CA). The Huskies record now stands at 3-5.

maria staggsBulldogs Reporter
Darrius GarrettBears Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Ceres 0, Merced 0
    Posted @ 6:23p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Dozens
    Posted @ 6:23p

  3. Commentary

    Lady Bears getting ready for the matchup with Ceres
    Posted @ 6:25p

  4. Commentary

    Four minutes and 30 seconds until tip off. Get ready for Friday night High School girls basketball.
    Posted @ 6:27p
  5. 0 - 0

    Game Start

    Merced1st Quarter
    Merced won the tip off.
    Posted @ 6:30p
  6. 0 - 2

    Score Alert

    Merced1st Quarter
    Merced - #11 Samantha Barragan makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 0, Merced 2
    Posted @ 6:30p
  7. 0 - 4

    Score Alert

    Merced1st Quarter
    Merced - #10 Averie Steverson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 0, Merced 4
    Posted @ 6:31p
  8. 0 - 4

    Foul Alert

    Ceres1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Ceres - #1 Mariah Renteria. Ceres 0, Merced 4
    Posted @ 6:34p
  9. 2 - 4

    Score Alert

    Ceres1st Quarter
    Ceres - #0 Makaela Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 2, Merced 4
    Posted @ 6:35p
  10. 2 - 6

    Score Alert

    Merced1st Quarter
    Merced - #3 A'machi Turner makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 2, Merced 6
    Posted @ 6:36p
  11. 4 - 6

    Score Alert

    Ceres1st Quarter
    Ceres - #1 Mariah Renteria makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 4, Merced 6
    Posted @ 6:36p
  12. 4 - 8

    Score Alert

    Merced1st Quarter
    Merced - #3 A'machi Turner makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 4, Merced 8
    Posted @ 6:37p
  13. 4 - 8

    Foul Alert

    Merced1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Merced - #22 Aaliyah Garrett. Ceres 4, Merced 8
    Posted @ 6:37p
  14. 5 - 8

    Score Alert

    Ceres1st Quarter
    Ceres - #15 Sovannary Carter makes a Free Throw. Ceres 5, Merced 8
    Posted @ 6:38p
  15. 5 - 10

    Score Alert

    Merced1st Quarter
    Merced - #24 Aniayah Barron-Coilton makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 5, Merced 10
    Posted @ 6:39p
  16. 7 - 10

    Score Alert

    Ceres1st Quarter
    Ceres - #15 Sovannary Carter makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 7, Merced 10
    Posted @ 6:39p
  17. 7 - 13

    Score Alert

    Merced1st Quarter
    Merced - #15 Aubrey Supinger makes a 3pt Field Goal. Ceres 7, Merced 13
    Posted @ 6:41p
  18. 9 - 13

    Score Alert

    Ceres1st Quarter
    Ceres - #2 Lilly Staggs makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 9, Merced 13
    Posted @ 6:42p
  19. 12 - 13

    Score Alert

    Ceres1st Quarter
    Ceres - #2 Lilly Staggs makes a 3pt Field Goal. Ceres 12, Merced 13
    Posted @ 6:43p
  20. 12 - 13

    Foul Alert

    Ceres1st Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Ceres. Ceres 12, Merced 13
    Posted @ 6:43p
  21. 12 - 14

    Score Alert

    Merced1st Quarter
    Merced - #11 Samantha Barragan makes a Free Throw. Ceres 12, Merced 14
    Posted @ 6:44p
  22. 12 - 14

    Foul Alert

    Ceres1st Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Ceres. Ceres 12, Merced 14
    Posted @ 6:45p
  23. 12 - 14

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Ceres 12, Merced 14
    Posted @ 6:45p

  24. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    After the first quarter Merced 14; Ceres 12
    Posted @ 6:47p
  25. 12 - 16

    Score Alert

    Merced2nd Quarter
    Merced - #11 Samantha Barragan makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 12, Merced 16
    Posted @ 6:48p
  26. 12 - 18

    Score Alert

    Merced2nd Quarter
    Merced - #10 Averie Steverson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 12, Merced 18
    Posted @ 6:48p
  27. 12 - 20

    Score Alert

    Merced2nd Quarter
    Merced - #10 Averie Steverson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 12, Merced 20
    Posted @ 6:49p
  28. 12 - 20

    Foul Alert

    Merced2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Merced - #2 Antonia Lejarde. Ceres 12, Merced 20
    Posted @ 6:50p
  29. 13 - 20

    Score Alert

    Ceres2nd Quarter
    Ceres - #15 Sovannary Carter makes a Free Throw. Ceres 13, Merced 20
    Posted @ 6:50p
  30. 16 - 20

    Score Alert

    Ceres2nd Quarter
    Ceres - #2 Lilly Staggs makes a 3pt Field Goal. Ceres 16, Merced 20
    Posted @ 6:51p
  31. 19 - 20

    Score Alert

    Ceres2nd Quarter
    Ceres - #2 Lilly Staggs makes a 3pt Field Goal. Ceres 19, Merced 20
    Posted @ 6:52p
  32. 19 - 22

    Score Alert

    Merced2nd Quarter
    Merced - #1 Amiya Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 19, Merced 22
    Posted @ 6:53p
  33. 21 - 22

    Score Alert

    Ceres2nd Quarter
    Ceres - #0 Makaela Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 21, Merced 22
    Posted @ 6:56p
  34. 21 - 24

    Score Alert

    Merced2nd Quarter
    Merced - #10 Averie Steverson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 21, Merced 24
    Posted @ 6:56p
  35. 21 - 24

    Foul Alert

    Merced2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Merced - #1 Amiya Brown. Ceres 21, Merced 24
    Posted @ 6:56p
  36. 22 - 24

    Score Alert

    Ceres2nd Quarter
    Ceres - #15 Sovannary Carter makes a Free Throw. Ceres 22, Merced 24
    Posted @ 6:57p
  37. 22 - 26

    Score Alert

    Merced2nd Quarter
    Merced - #10 Averie Steverson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 22, Merced 26
    Posted @ 6:59p
  38. 24 - 26

    Score Alert

    Ceres2nd Quarter
    Ceres - #2 Lilly Staggs makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 24, Merced 26
    Posted @ 7:02p
  39. 24 - 26

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Ceres 24, Merced 26
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 7:02p

  40. Commentary

    Halftime
    Halftime Score 24-26 Merced up at Halftime
    Posted @ 7:03p
  41. 24 - 26

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Merced3rd Quarter
    Merced's ball.
    Posted @ 7:12p
  42. 26 - 26

    Score Alert

    Ceres3rd Quarter
    Ceres - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 26, Merced 26
    Posted @ 7:12p
  43. 26 - 26

    Foul Alert

    Ceres3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Ceres - #2 Lilly Staggs. Ceres 26, Merced 26
    Posted @ 7:14p
  44. 26 - 27

    Score Alert

    Merced3rd Quarter
    Merced - #10 Averie Steverson makes a Free Throw. Ceres 26, Merced 27
    Posted @ 7:14p
  45. 26 - 28

    Score Alert

    Merced3rd Quarter
    Merced - #10 Averie Steverson makes a Free Throw. Ceres 26, Merced 28
    Posted @ 7:14p
  46. 28 - 28

    Score Alert

    Ceres3rd Quarter
    Ceres - #2 Lilly Staggs makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 28, Merced 28
    Posted @ 7:15p
  47. 28 - 28

    Foul Alert

    Ceres3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Ceres. Ceres 28, Merced 28
    Posted @ 7:16p
  48. 28 - 30

    Score Alert

    Merced3rd Quarter
    Merced - #10 Averie Steverson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 28, Merced 30
    Posted @ 7:17p
  49. 28 - 30

    Foul Alert

    Ceres3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Ceres - #1 Mariah Renteria. Ceres 28, Merced 30
    Posted @ 7:19p
  50. 28 - 31

    Score Alert

    Merced3rd Quarter
    Merced - #10 Averie Steverson makes a Free Throw. Ceres 28, Merced 31
    Posted @ 7:19p
  51. 28 - 32

    Score Alert

    Merced3rd Quarter
    Merced - #10 Averie Steverson makes a Free Throw. Ceres 28, Merced 32
    Posted @ 7:20p
  52. 31 - 32

    Score Alert

    Ceres3rd Quarter
    Ceres - #2 Lilly Staggs makes a 3pt Field Goal. Ceres 31, Merced 32
    Posted @ 7:20p
  53. 31 - 32

    Foul Alert

    Merced3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Merced - #10 Averie Steverson. Ceres 31, Merced 32
    Posted @ 7:24p
  54. 33 - 32

    Score Alert

    Ceres3rd Quarter
    Ceres - #1 Mariah Renteria makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 33, Merced 32
    Posted @ 7:27p
  55. 33 - 32

    Foul Alert

    Merced3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Merced - #2 Antonia Lejarde. Ceres 33, Merced 32
    Posted @ 7:27p
  56. 34 - 32

    Score Alert

    Ceres3rd Quarter
    Ceres - makes a Free Throw. Ceres 34, Merced 32
    Posted @ 7:27p
  57. 37 - 32

    Score Alert

    Ceres3rd Quarter
    Ceres - #11 Presley Vierra makes a 3pt Field Goal. Ceres 37, Merced 32
    Posted @ 7:28p
  58. 37 - 32

    Foul Alert

    Ceres3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Ceres. Ceres 37, Merced 32
    Posted @ 7:28p
  59. 37 - 33

    Score Alert

    Merced3rd Quarter
    Merced - #10 Averie Steverson makes a Free Throw. Ceres 37, Merced 33
    Posted @ 7:29p
  60. 37 - 33

    Foul Alert

    Ceres3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Ceres. Ceres 37, Merced 33
    Posted @ 7:29p
  61. 37 - 34

    Score Alert

    Merced3rd Quarter
    Merced - #10 Averie Steverson makes a Free Throw. Ceres 37, Merced 34
    Posted @ 7:30p
  62. 37 - 35

    Score Alert

    Merced3rd Quarter
    Merced - #10 Averie Steverson makes a Free Throw. Ceres 37, Merced 35
    Posted @ 7:30p
  63. 37 - 35

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Ceres 37, Merced 35
    Posted @ 7:31p
  64. 37 - 37

    Score Alert

    Merced4th Quarter
    Merced - #3 A'machi Turner makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 37, Merced 37
    Posted @ 7:32p
  65. 37 - 37

    Foul Alert

    Merced4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Merced. Ceres 37, Merced 37
    Posted @ 7:34p
  66. 37 - 40

    Score Alert

    Merced4th Quarter
    Merced - #11 Samantha Barragan makes a 3pt Field Goal. Ceres 37, Merced 40
    Posted @ 7:34p
  67. 37 - 40

    Foul Alert

    Merced4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Merced - #3 A'machi Turner. Ceres 37, Merced 40
    Posted @ 7:36p
  68. 39 - 40

    Score Alert

    Ceres4th Quarter
    Ceres - #15 Sovannary Carter makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 39, Merced 40
    Posted @ 7:36p
  69. 39 - 42

    Score Alert

    Merced4th Quarter
    Merced - #3 A'machi Turner makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 39, Merced 42
    Posted @ 7:38p
  70. 39 - 42

    Timeout Alert

    Ceres4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Timeout Ceres. Ceres 39, Merced 42
    Posted @ 7:39p
  71. 41 - 42

    Score Alert

    Ceres4th Quarter
    Ceres - #0 Makaela Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 41, Merced 42
    Posted @ 7:41p
  72. 41 - 44

    Score Alert

    Merced4th Quarter
    Merced - #3 A'machi Turner makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 41, Merced 44
    Posted @ 7:41p
  73. 41 - 46

    Score Alert

    Merced4th Quarter
    Merced - #10 Averie Steverson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 41, Merced 46
    Posted @ 7:43p
  74. 43 - 46

    Score Alert

    Ceres4th Quarter
    Ceres - #15 Sovannary Carter makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 43, Merced 46
    Posted @ 7:43p
  75. 46 - 46

    Score Alert

    Ceres4th Quarter
    Ceres - #2 Lilly Staggs makes a 3pt Field Goal. Ceres 46, Merced 46
    Posted @ 7:44p
  76. 46 - 46

    Foul Alert

    Merced4th Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Merced - #2 Antonia Lejarde. Ceres 46, Merced 46
    Posted @ 7:46p
  77. 46 - 48

    Score Alert

    Merced4th Quarter
    Merced - #22 Aaliyah Garrett makes a 2pt Field Goal. Ceres 46, Merced 48
    Posted @ 7:49p
  78. 46 - 48

    Foul Alert

    Ceres4th Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Ceres. Ceres 46, Merced 48
    Posted @ 7:51p
  79. 46 - 48

    End of Game

    Final
    Ceres 46, Merced 48
    Posted @ 7:53p

Ceres vs Merced Basketball Game Info

Fri., Dec. 19, 2025 @ 6:30p
Livingston Leaders Of The Pack Tournament
The Merced (CA) varsity basketball team won Friday's neutral tournament game against Ceres (CA) by a score of 48-46.

Scoretracker Providers

maria staggsBulldogs Reporter
Darrius GarrettBears Reporter

Rankings & Records

Ceres (25-26)

CASectionState Div.Sec. Div.
570736920
OverallHomeAwayNeutralWin %PFPA
5-62-22-31-1.455499460

Merced (25-26)

CASectionState Div.Sec. Div.
25539288
OverallHomeAwayNeutralWin %PFPA
11-35-12-14-1.786728483

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Ceres		11.78.38.39.035.045.4
Merced		15.913.211.410.8-52.0

Ceres Videos

  • Play video icon 12/12 Highlights vs Central Cath. 1:47
  • Play video icon 12/5 Highlights vs Riverbank 3:31

Merced Videos

  • Play video icon 12/8 Highlights vs Livingston 1:27
  • Play video icon 11/19 Highlights vs Patterson 2:04

Head-to-Head

  • Merced won last month
    11/24 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Ceres1190929
    Merced1815141360

    The Ceres (CA) varsity basketball team lost Monday's away non-conference game against Merced (CA) by a score of 60-29.

    Box score
  • Merced won 3 days ago
    12/19 @ 6:30pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Ceres121213946
    Merced141291348

    The Ceres (CA) varsity basketball team lost Friday's neutral tournament game against Merced (CA) by a score of 48-46.

    Box score

Team Stat Comparison

CeresMerced
33.4Points Per Game51.7
19.0Rebounds Per Game29.4
4.2Assists Per Game7.0
4.4Steals Per Game15.9
1.6Blocks Per Game3.7

Team Leaders

CeresMercedNational Avg.
#2 Lilly Staggs14.3Points Per Game#10 Averie Steverson15.24.3
#15 Sovannary Carter7.8Rebounds Per Game#10 Averie Steverson9.23.0
#1 Mariah Renteria1.5Assists Per Game#11 Samantha Barragan1.90.9
#2 Lilly Staggs2.0Steals Per Game#1 Amiya Brown3.51.3
#15 Sovannary Carter0.8Blocks Per Game#10 Averie Steverson1.30.3

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Ceres3-1Merced5-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
11/21/25OrestimbaCeres(W) 49-4011/25/25OrestimbaMerced(W) 55-26
12/3/25CeresSierra(L) 54-4912/10/25SierraMerced(W) 60-55
12/18/25SierraMerced(W) 45-37
12/16/25CeresGolden Valley(W) 52-5012/6/25MercedGolden Valley(L) 39-37
1/27/26Golden ValleyMerced
2/12/26MercedGolden Valley
12/20/25CeresHughson(W) 61-2412/26/25HughsonMerced
1/5/26CeresLivingston12/8/25LivingstonMerced(W) 54-20
1/27/26LivingstonCeres12/20/25MercedLivingston(W) 67-25

Record Breakdown

Ceres (25-26)

Merced (25-26)
5-6
Overall
11-3
0-0
League
0-0
3-5
Non-League
5-1
0-2
Head to Head
2-0
3-1
Common Opponent
5-1
2-2
Home
5-1
2-3
Away
2-1
1-1
Neutral
4-1
0-0
Playoff
0-0
5-6
In-State
11-3
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0