Basketball Recap: Firebaugh Skates Past Avenal with Ease

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

01/31/25 vs Tranquillity	64
01/14/25 @ Tranquillity	55
01/21/25 vs Dos Palos	46
01/17/25 vs Avenal	43
12/28/24 vs McLane	40

A well-balanced attack led Firebaugh over Avenal in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Firebaugh Eagles blew the Avenal Buccaneers out of the water with a 43-7 final score. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 24 points or more this season.

Firebaugh is also on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 17 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.2 points per game. As for Avenal, they dropped their record down to 7-13 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Firebaugh will venture away from home to square off against Dos Palos at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Firebaugh's defense has only allowed 27.8 points per game this season, so Dos Palos' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Avenal, they will head out to face off against Mendota at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Mendota will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Avenal surely won't give up without a fight.