Basketball Game Preview: Justin Garza Guardians vs. Central Grizzlies

The Justin Garza Guardians will head out to take on the Central Grizzlies at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Justin Garza will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.

Justin Garza is headed into the match having just posted their biggest victory since December 13, 2024 on Thursday. They blew past Tulare Western 77-55.

Meanwhile, Central wrapped up 2024 with a 58-39 win over Albany. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Grizzlies.

Justin Garza better keep an eye on Na'Jae Stevenson. He was instrumental in Central's win, going 10 for 14 on his way to 22 points and eight rebounds. Stevenson has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last seven times he's played. Elijah Graves was another key player, putting up 11 points.

Justin Garza has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.7 points per game. As for Central, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-5.

Justin Garza came up short against Central when the teams last played two weeks ago, falling 58-51. Can Justin Garza avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.