Molina is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Hillcrest is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Molina Jaguars will take on the Hillcrest Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Theayah Guidry and Emma Yurich.
Molina suffered their biggest loss since November 11, 2023 on Wednesday. They were the victim of a rough 52-28 loss at the hands of Sunset.
Despite the defeat, Molina had strong showings from T'erricka Gassaway, who scored ten points, and Yadira Rivas, who scored nine points.
Meanwhile, Hillcrest earned a 41-34 win over Sunset on Friday.
Yurich was her usual excellent self, scoring 17 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. She has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last eight times she's played. Clauriannys Berrios was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Molina's loss dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Hillcrest, their victory bumped their record up to 17-7.
Molina might still be hurting after the 55-33 loss they got from Hillcrest in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Molina have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.