It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact the Artesia Pioneers can now relate to. The contest between them and the Scorpions wasn't particularly close, with the Pioneers falling 53-36. Artesia's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Artesia's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zion Staples, who scored seven points. Joshua Martinez was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
Artesia's loss dropped their record down to 18-10. As for Camarillo, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-10 record this season.
Artesia does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Camarillo, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 63-33 win vs. Pilibos on the 9th.
