Knights
| 02/12/25 vs Excelsior Charter | 76 |
| 12/28/24 vs Saddleback | 73 |
| 11/18/24 @ United Christian Academy | 73 |
| 12/30/24 vs Loara | 71 |
| 12/02/24 vs Samueli Academy | 71 |
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Katella walked away with it. They walked away with a 76-65 win over the Excelsior Charter Eagles on Wednesday. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Katella got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Joseph Damian out in front who went 9-for-19 en route to 21 points in addition to six boards and five assists. What's more, Damian also posted a 60% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Dillon Curtis, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds.
Katella smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 16 consecutive matches.
Katella's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.7 points over those games. As for Excelsior Charter, their loss dropped their record down to 18-4.
Looking ahead, Katella will challenge Perris at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Katella is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.9 points per game this season. Excelsior Charter does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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