Golden Sierra lost against Valley back in November of 2018 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Golden Sierra Grizzlies fell just short of the Valley Vikings by a score of 45-43. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Grizzlies have suffered since December 15, 2023.
Golden Sierra lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Ethan Caruthers, who posted nine points and six boards. Another player making a difference was Bradley Dodson, who earned nine points and five steals.
Grizzlies
| 12/30/24 vs Valley | 43-45 |
| 12/19/24 @ Foresthill | 59-70 |
| 12/17/24 @ Bret Harte | 41-68 |
Even though they lost, Golden Sierra smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive matchups.
Golden Sierra has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season. As for Valley, they moved to 1-10 with that win, which also ended their 37-game losing streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Golden Sierra will head out to face off against Highlands at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Golden Sierra is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.4 points per game this season. As for Valley, they will venture away from home to take on Denair at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Denair's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six games.
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