Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Chula Vista couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 46-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pacific Ridge Firebirds on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 49-39 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2018.
Pacific Ridge's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alex Besio, who made all 5 shots he took to post 14 points. That's the most points Besio has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Gavin Fletcher, who made all 5 shots he took racking up 13 points.
Spartans
| 02/27/25 vs Pacific Ridge | 38-46 |
| 02/25/25 vs Escondido | 68-46 |
| 02/21/25 vs Classical Academy | 48-40 |
| 02/13/25 vs Castle Park | 53-46 |
| 02/11/25 @ Sweetwater | 58-56 |
The defeat snapped Chula Vista's winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 23-7 record. As for Pacific Ridge, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 28-2.
Chula Vista does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pacific Ridge, they have already played their next match, a 65-48 victory against Saddleback on the 4th.
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