Eastside posted their closest win since January 6, 2024 on Wednesday. They skirted past the Lancaster Eagles 72-70. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 64-58 on January 7th.
Kenneth Harris
| 01/22/25 @ Lancaster | 5 |
| 11/19/24 @ Santa Clara | 5 |
| 11/25/24 vs Kennedy | 5 |
| 11/22/24 vs Buena | 4 |
| 01/19/24 vs Antelope Valley | 4 |
Eastside's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kenneth Harris, who went 6 of 9 on his way to 20 points and five assists. That's the most assists Harris has posted since back in November of 2024. Wydell James was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and 11 boards.
Harris wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Eastside was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive games.
Lancaster's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Keelan Benjamin, who posted 22 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Alvaro Martinez, who had 20 points.
Eastside's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-10. As for Lancaster, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eastside will face off against Antelope Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Eastside is facing Antelope Valley at the right time seeing as Antelope Valley is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Lancaster, they will square off against Quartz Hill at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Lancaster is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.8 points per game this season.
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