Marina was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. The matchup between them and the Watsonville Wildcatz didn't end well, with the Marina Mariners falling 67-52. While losing is never fun, the Mariners can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1078th, while the Wildcatz are ranked 453rd).
Watsonville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Max Aceves, who posted eight points along with six assists and four steals. That's the most steals Aceves has posted since back in November of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Leon Madec, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Marina's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Watsonville, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marina will host Monte Vista Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Marina is facing Monte Vista Christian at the right time seeing as Monte Vista Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Watsonville, they will welcome Seaside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Watsonville knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Seaside likes a good challenge.
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