Sierra is 0-3 against Shafter since December of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Sierra Chieftains will take on the Shafter Generals at 6:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Sierra comes in on three and Shafter on 13.
Sierra is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They walked away with a 45-35 victory over Morro Bay. The score was all tied up 19-19 at the break, but the Chieftains were the better team in the second half.
Bakersfield Christian typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Shafter proved too difficult a challenge. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 60-57 win over the Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Generals have posted since December 27, 2024.
Sierra better keep an eye on Isela Lugo. She was instrumental in Shafter's win, going 7-for-11 en route to 21 points and eight boards. That's the most points Lugo has posted since back in January. Alexia Ramirez was another key player, dropping a double-double with ten points and 11 rebounds.
Shafter smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matches.
Shafter pushed their record up to 24-5 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 41.5 points. As for Sierra, their record is now 23-7.
Sierra came up short against Shafter in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 62-49. Can Sierra avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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