Calexico's game on Friday was all tied up 29-29 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 47-46 victory over the Central Spartans. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 52-48 back in December of 2024.
| 01/24/25 @ Central | 11 |
| 11/18/23 vs Cathedral City | 9 |
| 11/21/23 @ Steele Canyon | 9 |
| 01/09/24 @ Palo Verde Valley | 9 |
| 11/25/23 vs Patrick Henry | 8 |
Calexico got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Alberto Castro out in front who posted 11 points along with five rebounds and three steals. That's the most points Castro has posted since back in November of 2023. Edgar Mendoza was another key player, putting up 12 points and five boards.
When it comes to explaining why Central lost, don't look at Daimaggio Wyatt. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 18 points and 13 rebounds. Central is 9-3 when Wyatt posts eight or more boards, but 2-5 otherwise. Another player making a difference was James Tovar, who put up 13 points and seven rebounds.
Calexico's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-6. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.5 points per game. As for Central, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 11-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calexico has already played their next match (against Calipatria), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Central will square off against Imperial at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Central is facing Imperial at the right time seeing as Imperial is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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