The Alameda Pirates suffered their biggest loss since December 12, 2023 on Wednesday. They were dealt a 71-36 defeat at the hands of Conifer. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Alameda has suffered against Conifer since February 18, 2020.
Aidan Dobbins and Brian Sanchez certainly did their best on Wednesday to try and avoid the loss. Dobbins scored 12 points along with three steals, while Sanchez scored 12 points.
Conifer was led to victory by Benson White and Issac Pratt. White dropped a double-double on 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Pratt dropped a double-double on 17 points and 15 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points White has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Evan Dougherty, who scored 12 points along with three steals.
Alameda dropped their record down to 1-11 with that loss, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Conifer, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-11.
Alameda won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Kennedy at 7:00 p.m. on January 25th. Kennedy is coming into the contest on a six-game losing streak. As for Conifer, they will head out on the road to face off against Standley Lake at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Standley Lake knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Conifer likes a good challenge.
