The El Cerrito Gauchos will challenge the Pinole Valley Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in El Cerrito's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three games.
El Cerrito is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took their contest on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 109-22 victory over Richmond. While the Gauchos didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Pinole Valley ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They escaped with a win against Bethel by the margin of a single free throw, 53-52. The win was some much needed relief for the Spartans as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
El Cerrito better keep an eye on Ahmari Otis. He was instrumental in Pinole Valley's win, putting up 24 points and six rebounds. Jaylin Reed was another key player, posting eight points along with 16 boards and three blocks.
Pinole Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Pinole Valley pushed their record up to 6-8 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.7 points per game. As for El Cerrito, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season.
El Cerrito ended up a good deal behind Pinole Valley in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, losing 68-52. Can El Cerrito avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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