Pleasant Grove was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. The contest between them and the Elk Grove Thundering Herd didn't end well, with the Pleasant Grove Eagles falling 58-44. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 553rd, while the Thundering Herd are ranked 198th).
Pleasant Grove's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Christopher Billy, who posted eight points and six boards. Another player making a difference was Pharrell Williams, who had nine points and three steals.
Elk Grove got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jason Raga out in front who put up 11 points and five rebounds. Those five boards gave Raga a new career-high. Danny Dennaoui was another key player, going 5 of 11 on his way to 12 points and five rebounds.
Pleasant Grove's defeat dropped their record down to 7-18. As for Elk Grove, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season.
Pleasant Grove will head out to square off against Laguna Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pleasant Grove is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.1 points per game this season. As for Elk Grove, they will welcome Franklin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Elk Grove's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three games.
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