Basketball Game Preview: Justin Garza Guardians vs. Madera South Stallions

The Justin Garza Guardians will square off against the Madera South Stallions at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Justin Garza took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They slipped by Sanger West 38-37. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Guardians as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Justin Garza can attribute much of their success to Tyla Maxey, who posted 15 points. Another player making a difference was Lailah Whittle, who had nine points.

Meanwhile, Madera South posted their closest victory since December 20, 2024 on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 29-27 win over Madera.

MICHELLE CORONA was Madera South's leading scorer, having posted seven points.

Madera South is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests, which provided a massive bump to their 12-10 record this season. As for Justin Garza, their victory bumped their record up to 8-14.

Justin Garza lost to Madera South at home by a decisive 54-37 margin in their previous matchup on January 14th. Will Justin Garza 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.