Basketball Game Preview: Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons vs. Pinewood Panthers

The Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons will take on the Pinewood Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Crystal Springs Uplands' favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Pinewood has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.

Crystal Springs Uplands is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Sacred Heart Prep on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Crystal Springs Uplands had to suffer through a 88-44 loss at the hands of Sacred Heart Prep. While losing is never fun, the Gryphons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 878th, while the Gators are ranked 190th).

Meanwhile, Pinewood lost to Menlo School on the road by a 71-56 margin on Tuesday.

Crystal Springs Uplands' loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Pinewood, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6.

Crystal Springs Uplands came up short against Pinewood in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 52-45. Will Crystal Springs Uplands have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.