Conifer extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 8-13. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 52-51 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pomona Panthers. The Lobos were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.
Conifer lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Liam Van Airsdale, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Bennett Poniatowski, who posted 12 points and five steals.
As for Pomona, their win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-17. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since January 16th.
Pomona had a senior duo take command as Jayden Morine went 6-for-13 on his way to 18 points in addition to seven assists and three steals and Jaylen Crawford shot 83% from the field to rack up 14 points. Those 83% shooting accuracy set a new season-high mark for Crawford. Bly Mangan was another key player, putting up eight points and five boards.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Conifer is set to face off against their familiar foe Evergreen at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Pomona will challenge rival D'Evelyn at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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