Basketball Recap: Golden Sierra Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Golden Sierra had lost three straight headed into Monday's game, but Bradley Dodson didn't let it get to four. The Grizzlies managed a 41-36 win over the Sierra Lutheran Falcons on Monday for which the team can thank Dodson, who posted 11 points and five steals. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.2 steals per game.

John Bradford

Steals

12/08/25 @ Sierra Lutheran	5
11/26/25 vs Galt	5
11/22/25 vs Sacramento Adventist	4
11/24/25 @ Center	2
11/21/25 vs Bear River	2
+ 1 more games

John Bradford was another key player, putting up eight points along with five rebounds and five steals. He is becoming a predictor of Golden Sierra's success: when he posts at least three steals the team is undefeated (and 0-6 when he doesn't).

The victory was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 3-6. As for Sierra Lutheran, they dropped their record down to 2-2 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.

Coming up, Golden Sierra will square off against Wheatland at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Sierra Lutheran has already played their next contest (against Silver Stage), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.