The University Prep Panthers will square off against the Colusa RedHawks at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. University Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past 17 matches -- so hopefully Colusa likes a good challenge.
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but University Prep had no problem doing just that on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Miners 81-47 at home. University Prep has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Colusa strolled past Lassen with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 66-49.
Colusa's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Luke Kalfsbeek, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds. Kalfsbeek is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last five games he's played. Brayden Newgard was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Colusa used a slightly different lineup for their bout with Lassen. Three players got more time on the court than they're used to: Newgard (24), Jace Mackaben (35), and Joe Chavez (16). The trio had averaged 12.19, 10.19, and 6.05 minutes respectively before Friday's match. The pair took full advantage of the opportunity: Newgard scored 14 points, while he scored six points along with nine rebounds and three steals.
University Prep has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 17 matches, which provided a massive bump to their 21-8 record this season. As for Colusa, their victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-6.
Everything came up roses for University Prep against Colusa when the teams last played back in December of 2023 as the squad secured a 85-42 win. In that game, University Prep amassed a halftime lead of 57-22, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Wednesday.
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