Anaheim is 9-1 against Western since December of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Anaheim Colonists on the road again and play against the Western Pioneers at 6:00 p.m. on January 26th. Hopefully Anaheim is not getting complacent, as they presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Western in California (Anaheim is ranked 106th, while Western is ranked 995th).
Anaheim put the finishing touches on their 15th blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. They breezed by Santa Ana Valley on the road to the tune of 65-23. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Anaheim has posted against Santa Ana Valley since May 5, 2021.
Anaheim got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Elise Marquez out in front who scored 14 points along with seven steals and five assists. Marquez has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last seven times she's played. Aleah McGregor was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with eight steals and five assists.
Meanwhile, Western scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Century 50-23 at home. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Western has posted yet this season.
Anaheim pushed their record up to 23-1 with that victory, which was their 11th straight on the road. They've been dominating during the matches in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 29.91 points. Western's record now sits at 5-10.
Everything came up roses for Anaheim against Western when the teams last played two weeks ago as the team secured a 62-12 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Anaheim since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
