The Moreau Catholic Mariners will head out to square off against the Lincoln Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Moreau Catholic's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 12 contests.
Moreau Catholic is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They came out on top against Dougherty Valley by a score of 84-76.
Kellen Hampton
| 03/04/25 @ Dougherty Valley | 42 |
| 03/01/25 vs Cardinal Newman | 19 |
| 02/26/25 vs University | 20 |
| 02/22/25 @ Urban | 26 |
| 02/19/25 vs Head-Royce | 26 |
| + 2 more games |
It was another big night for Kellen Hampton, who dropped a double-double with 42 points and 13 boards. The game was his seventh in a row with at least 19 points. Isaiah Clendinen was another key player, dropping a double-double with 14 points and ten rebounds.
Moreau Catholic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 15 consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lincoln, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They walked away with a 57-46 victory over Clovis West on Tuesday. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 12th, while the Golden Eagles are ranked 125th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lincoln's win came from a few key players Moreau Catholic will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Donez Lindsey, who posted 12 points along with six steals and five boards. Another player making a difference was Anthony Moore, who went 5-for-10 en route to 11 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists.
Moreau Catholic is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 26-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.3 points over those games. Lincoln's record is now 28-4.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Moreau Catholic has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 29.5 boards per game. However, it's not like Lincoln struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33.5 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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