Aptos has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Burlingame Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Last Saturday, Aptos came up short against Santa Cruz and fell 43-36. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Aptos has scored all season.
Despite the defeat, Aptos got a solid performance out of Mateo Calfe, who scored 17 points along with five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Johnny Cornejo, who scored seven points.
Meanwhile, with a playoff game on the line, Burlingame rose to the challenge on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 70-46 victory. The victory was some much needed relief for Burlingame as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Burlingame's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Alain Kazarian led the charge by scoring 23 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Marcus Tapia, who scored 15 points.
Aptos' loss dropped their record down to 18-8. As for Burlingame, they pushed their record up to 11-14 with that win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
Aptos came up short against Burlingame when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 42-37. Will Aptos have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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