While Claremont didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-23), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They strolled past the Montclair Cavaliers with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 49-32. The 49-point effort marked the Wolfpack's lowest-scoring matchup of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Jaden Cardenas
| 12/13/24 @ Montclair | 12 |
| 12/11/24 vs Patriot | 19 |
| 12/10/24 vs Temple City | 14 |
| 12/09/24 @ Carter | 11 |
| 12/04/24 @ Western Christian | 16 |
| 12/02/24 @ Santa Fe | 8 |
Claremont got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jaden Cardenas out in front who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds. Cardenas has been hot, having posted eight or more boards the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Hugo Montejo, who went 6 of 13 on his way to 14 points and five rebounds.
Claremont smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
Claremont's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Montclair, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Claremont won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Jurupa Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Claremont is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 60.3 points per game this season. As for Montclair, they will venture away from home to challenge Bell Gardens at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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