Basketball Game Preview: Rocklin Thunder vs. West Park Panthers

Rocklin is 4-0 against West Park since December of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Rocklin Thunder will venture away from home to take on the West Park Panthers at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Rocklin's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.

Last Tuesday, Rocklin made easy work of Foothill and carried off an 81-55 victory. The Thunder have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 22 points or more this season.

Mark Lavrenov was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double on 22 points and nine boards. His evening made it ten games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of John High, who posted ten points and six rebounds.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, West Park's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They came up short against California, falling 55-31. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 241st, while the Grizzlies are ranked 91st).

Rocklin's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-2. As for West Park, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.

Rocklin skirted past West Park 60-57 in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was West Park's Tallis Toure, who went 9 of 17 on his way to 23 points and eight rebounds. Now that he won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be easier for Rocklin to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.