Johansen is 0-10 against Beyer since January of 2020 but things could change on Monday. The Johansen Vikings will host the Beyer Patriots at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Johansen is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They strolled past Hilmar with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 77-62. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 343rd, while the Yellowjackets are ranked 1035th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Johansen's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Wilbert Gaxiola, who posted 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ivan Martinez, who had 15 points.
Meanwhile, Beyer came tearing into Friday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 32 points) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 61-40 margin over the Knights. The Patriots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 21 points or more this season.
Beyer pushed their record up to 11-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.5 points per game. As for Johansen, their victory bumped their record up to 10-4.
Johansen came up short against Beyer in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 68-60. Will Johansen have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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