Norwalk lost against Bellflower back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Norwalk Lancers took a 48-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bellflower Buccaneers. While losing is never fun, the Lancers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 655th, while the Buccaneers are ranked 322nd).
Norwalk's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jesus Sanchez, who posted eight points along with ten boards and three steals. Diego Morales was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds.
Lancers
| 01/10/25 @ Bellflower | 42-48 |
| 01/07/25 vs Downey | 42-46 |
Even though they lost, Norwalk smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
Norwalk has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-8 record this season. As for Bellflower, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 12-7.
Norwalk will host Warren at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Warren is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.2 points per game this season. As for Bellflower, they will venture away from home to square off against Firebaugh at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Firebaugh has won three straight at home, while Bellflower won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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