California and Smith-Cotton squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but California had to settle for second. They took a 61-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Smith-Cotton Tigers. The loss was just more heartbreak for the Pintos, who fell 64-61 when the teams last met back in February of 2024.
California has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.8 points over those games. Smith-Cotton pushed their record up to 15-7 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. California will challenge Blair Oaks at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Smith-Cotton, they will face off against Capital City at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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