Northgate and Amador Valley squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Northgate had to settle for second. They took a 66-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Amador Valley Dons. The Broncos have struggled against the Dons recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Northgate's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Grayson Boustead, who posted ten points along with five assists and five rebounds. What's more, Boustead also posted a 50% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Deangelo Smith, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten boards.
Northgate's defeat dropped their record down to 20-10. As for Amador Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-9 record this season.
Northgate does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Amador Valley, they will head out on the road to square off against Redwood at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Redwood will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Amador Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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