Basketball Recap: Ayala Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Ayala can now relate to. They came up short against the Price Knights on Friday, falling 83-60. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 331st, while the Knights are ranked 138th).

It was another big night for Keshrey Smith, Jr, who posted 16 points along with eight assists and six rebounds for Price. What's more, Smith, Jr also posted five steals, the most he's had since back in November of 2024. Tyrell Miller was another key player, putting up 13 points in addition to seven blocks and six boards.

Ayala's defeat dropped their record down to 18-12. As for Price, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 23-6 record this season.

Ayala does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Price, they are taking a road trip to take on Knight at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Knight sitting on 11 straight wins and Price on six.