Modesto Christian had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 56-49 victory over the Dublin Gaels on Saturday. This was payback for the Crusaders, who suffered a 64-49 loss the last time these two teams met.

Trevor Dickson
| 11/29/25 @ Dublin | 4 |
| 12/26/24 vs Downey | 3 |
| 02/19/25 vs Pitman | 2 |
| 01/24/25 vs Oak Park | 2 |
| 01/11/25 @ Monterey Trail | 2 |
Modesto Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Trevor Dickson, who posted 15 points and four steals. Those four steals gave Dickson a new career-high. Somto Patrick was another key player, dropping a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds.
Dublin's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Looking ahead, Modesto Christian will challenge Liberty at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Dublin, they will venture away from home to take on Modesto at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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