East Nicolaus hadn't done well against Colusa recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The East Nicolaus Spartans snuck past the Colusa RedHawks with a 43-37 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 56-50 back in January.
Jayden Marshall
| 01/31/25 vs Colusa | 3 |
| 01/29/25 @ Winters | 2 |
| 12/12/24 vs Providence | 2 |
| 12/05/24 vs Trinity Christian | 2 |
| 01/27/25 vs Durham | 1 |
East Nicolaus' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayden Marshall, who posted eight points along with 14 rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Marshall a new career-high in assists (three). Wade Lauppe was another key player, putting up nine points and eight boards.
East Nicolaus smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. They pulled down seven more offensive rebounds than Colusa's also-impressive total of 12.
Colusa's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cade Smith, who almost dropped a double-double with ten points and nine rebounds. Smith is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ernest Mitchum, who earned nine points and five boards.
East Nicolaus' win bumped their record up to 10-13. As for Colusa, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-14.
East Nicolaus wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 65-37 victory against Willows on the 4th. As for Colusa, they have also already played their next game, a 73-43 defeat against Futures on the 5th.
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