Basketball Recap: Make It Six in a Row for Sheldon

Huskies

Previous 6 Games

01/27/25 @ Elk Grove	61-42
01/24/25 vs Laguna Creek	64-51
01/18/25 vs Bishop O'Dowd	45-37
01/17/25 vs Franklin	65-51
01/15/25 @ Pleasant Grove	54-44
01/10/25 vs Cosumnes Oaks	70-38

Sheldon waltzed into their match on Monday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They strolled past the Elk Grove Thundering Herd with points to spare, taking the game 61-42. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Huskies also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2024.

Leading Sheldon to victory were Sebastian James and Baron Sabir. James went 5 for 9 on his way to 14 points in addition to five assists and three blocks, while Sabir went 6 of 10 en route to 19 points. That's the most points Sabir has posted since back in December of 2024. Zion Johnson was another key player, putting up six points and eight rebounds.

Sheldon smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in six consecutive games.

When it comes to explaining why Elk Grove lost, don't look at Jason Raga. Despite the final result, he went 6 of 7 from beyond the arc on his way to 21 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Hargrave, who posted eight points and three steals.

Sheldon's record is now 12-9. As for Elk Grove, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-7.

Sheldon wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 67-51 win against Monterey Trail on the 29th. Elk Grove has also already played their next match, a 54-41 victory against Laguna Creek on the 29th.