Basketball Recap: Shafter Finds Playoff Glory Versus Bakersfield Christian

Generals

Previous Games

02/18/25 @ Bakersfield Christian	60-57
02/14/25 vs Templeton	37-15
02/11/25 @ Wasco	75-29
02/08/25 @ Independence	57-24
02/06/25 vs Kennedy	73-14
+ 8 more games

With a playoff win on the line, Shafter rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Bakersfield Christian Eagles 60-57. The Generals are really starting to get used to good results now that the team has won 13 straight.

It was another big night for Isela Lugo, who went 7-for-11 on her way to 21 points and eight boards. That's the most points she has posted since back in January. Another player making a difference was Alexia Ramirez, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 11 rebounds.

Shafter smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in eight consecutive matches.

Shafter's victory was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 24-5. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 41.5 points. As for Bakersfield Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-15.

Coming up, Shafter will take on Sierra at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sierra will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Shafter surely won't give up without a fight. Bakersfield Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.