The Pacheco Panthers will take on the Johansen Vikings at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pacheco is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Last Wednesday, Pacheco came up short against Central Valley and fell 44-37. The contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, Johansen posted their biggest win since January 8, 2024 on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 62-37 margin over Ceres. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 362nd, while the Bulldogs are ranked 837th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Pacheco better keep an eye on Wilbert Gaxiola. He was instrumental in Johansen's win, putting up 33 points. With that strong performance, Gaxiola is now averaging an impressive 15.5 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Ivan Martinez, who posted eight points.
Johansen's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-5. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.8 points per game. As for Pacheco, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Pacheco skirted past Johansen 54-51 when the teams last played back in January of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pacheco since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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