Union Mine came tearing into Tuesday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 points), and they left with even more momentum. They enjoyed a cozy 68-50 win over the Galt Warriors. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Diamondbacks' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 483rd, while the Warriors are ranked 1195th).
Cole Patterson
| 02/10/26 vs Galt | 19 |
| 02/06/26 @ Amador | 32 |
| 02/03/26 @ Rosemont | 22 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Union Mine to victory, but perhaps none more so than Cole Patterson, who shot 62% from the field on his way to 19 points. Patterson's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 19 points. Benjamin Pritchard was another key player, going 6-for-10 en route to 14 points.
Union Mine 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 nine offensive boards in five consecutive matchups.
Galt's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Garrett Rose, who posted 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jalen Hall, who earned 12 points.
Union Mine's record is now 17-10. As for Galt, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 17 of their last 19 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-24 record this season.
Union Mine didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 102-87 victory against El Dorado on the 12th. As for Galt, they have also already played their next matchup, a 71-14 defeat against Liberty Ranch on the 12th.
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