The Polytechnic Panthers will square off against the EF Academy Hawks at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Polytechnic is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.4 points per game this season.
On Friday, Polytechnic humbled Chadwick with a 70-30 victory. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Panthers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 213th, while the Dolphins are ranked 743rd).
Lori Ohanian
| 01/16/26 vs Chadwick | 4 |
| 01/13/26 @ Rio Hondo Prep | 7 |
| 01/09/26 vs Flintridge Prep | 3 |
| 01/06/26 @ Mayfield | 7 |
| 12/30/25 vs Corona del Mar | 4 |
Polytechnic's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lori Ohanian, who shot 50% from the field to rack up 18 points along with five rebounds and four steals. Ohanian is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Areni Ohanian, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and 11 boards.
Polytechnic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 22 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for EF Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Webb 23-21.
Polytechnic has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.2 points over those games. As for EF Academy, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
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