Basketball Game Preview: Don Pedro Panthers vs. Lodi Academy Titans

Don Pedro hasn't had much luck against Lodi Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Don Pedro Panthers will be playing at home against the Lodi Academy Titans at 5:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Don Pedro is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 25th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They were beaten by Delta Charter 70-19. One positive for the Panthers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Lodi Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They took a blow against Stockton Christian, falling 67-40. The Titans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-11.

Don Pedro's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Lodi Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 7-14.

Don Pedro was dealt a bruising 77-9 defeat at the hands of Lodi Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2024. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point Don Pedro was down 55-6.