Basketball Recap: Esparto Spartans vs. Pierce Bears
Esparto was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 69-17 loss at the hands of the Pierce Bears. The Spartans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-7.
Despite the defeat, Esparto saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Larry Williams had 11 points plus three steals. Williams is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Angle Torres, who had a point along with six rebounds and three blocks.
Gavin Guynn had a dynamite game for Pierce, going 9 for 19 en route to 22 points plus eight rebounds. Devin Garcia was another key player, going 5 for 8 en route to 11 points plus three steals.
Esparto's loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Esparto will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Princeton at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pierce, they are headed away from home for the first time to square off against Live Oak at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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