Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Eastside). They claimed a resounding 82-52 victory over the Pacifica Tritons. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 142nd, while the Tritons are ranked 364th), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Eastside's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kenneth Harris, who went 9 for 14 en route to 22 points plus six rebounds and three steals. With that strong performance, Harris is now averaging an impressive 15.5 points per game. Tykeam McQueen was another key player, going 8 for 12 en route to 22 points plus eight rebounds.
Eastside smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
Pacifica's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Will Jones Jr., who posted 17 points in addition to two steals. Jones Jr.'s afternoon made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tommy Williams, who posted ten points along with three steals.
Eastside's record now sits at 4-0. As for Pacifica, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record.
Eastside wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 51-47 loss against Santa Ynez on the 30th. As for Pacifica, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, an 87-52 defeat against Burbank on the 30th.
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