The McQueen Lancers scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past Gustine 73-16 on the road. The win was a breath of fresh air for McQueen as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
McQueen found their leader in underclassman Kade Snyder, who scored 22 points along with five rebounds and three steals. That makes it five consecutive games in which Snyder has scored at least 25% of McQueen's points. Another player making a difference was Torrie Simmons, who scored ten points.
McQueen now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Gustine, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
McQueen won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Rocklin at 8:00 p.m. on December 28, 2023. Rocklin has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,215 points over their last 15 matchups. Gustine will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Oakmont at 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2023. Oakmont presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Gustine in California (Oakmont is ranked 658th, while Gustine is ranked 1324th).