Salesian hadn't done well against Bishop Amat recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, the Salesian Mustangs made off with a 53-52 victory over the Bishop Amat Lancers. The win was all the more spectacular given the Mustangs' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 421st, while the Lancers are ranked 178th).
Salesian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Noah Castaneda out in front who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds. Julius Vergara was another key player, putting up 13 points.
When it comes to explaining why Bishop Amat lost, don't look at Aiden Shaw. Despite the final result, he went 8 of 15 on his way to 22 points along with five boards and four steals. The match was Shaw's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Dominic Sanchez, who posted seven points.
Salesian's record is now 12-10. As for Bishop Amat, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 19-5.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Paraclete the next time they take the court. Bishop Amat will host Paraclete at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Salesian will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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