Having just played yesterday, the Pierce Bears will jump right back in to play the Oroville Tigers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Pierce is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Pierce saw some tournament action on Thursday. They fell 58-48 to Dixon.
Meanwhile, Oroville earned a 61-51 win over Colusa on Thursday.
Pierce better keep an eye on Kevin Taylor. He was instrumental in Oroville's win, going 11-for-17 on his way to 27 points in addition to seven steals and six boards. Taylor is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last ten games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Rashawn Bland, who shot 42% from the field en route to 18 points and three steals.
Pierce's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Oroville, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Pierce might still be hurting after the 68-46 defeat they got from Oroville in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Can the Bears avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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