Basketball Recap: Baldwin Park's Win on Friday Extends Winning Streak to Three

A well-balanced attack led Baldwin Park over Santa Ana Valley in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday. The Braves blew past the Falcons 57-37. The Braves have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Baldwin Park's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Joseph Rojas, who shot 80% from the field to rack up 17 points. Those 17 points gave Rojas a new career-high. Eric Avila was another key player, putting up 11 points along with seven rebounds and five assists.

The win (which was Baldwin Park's third in a row) raised their record to 7-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.7 points over those games. As for Santa Ana Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Baldwin Park won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Southwestern Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Braves will be up against the Sun's rather soft defense (which has allowed 66 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Santa Ana Valley, they will take on Saddleback at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.