Lassen and Anderson faced off in a Battle of the Bears on Tuesday. The Lassen Grizzlies walked away with a 65-55 win over the Anderson Cubs. This was a revenge game for the Grizzlies: when they faced off against the Cubs back in January, they had to take a 59-54 loss.
Connor Kirack
| 02/04/25 vs Anderson | 16 |
| 01/31/25 vs West Valley | 6 |
| 01/28/25 @ Foothill | 10 |
| 01/24/25 vs Central Valley | 15 |
| 01/17/25 vs University Prep | 4 |
| + 10 more games |
Lassen got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Connor Kirack out in front who almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds. That's the most points Kirack has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Peace Folorunso, who put up 20 points and five boards.
Lassen smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in nine consecutive matchups.
Several Cubs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ethan Safford, who scored 13 points and six steals. Safford is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jose Ponce, who earned 19 points and three steals.
Lassen's record is now 5-19. As for Anderson, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-15.
Lassen didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 70-63 win against Yreka on the 11th. As for Anderson, they have also already played their next contest, a 51-19 loss against Red Bluff on the 5th.
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