The Natomas Nighthawks had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 61-39 margin over Colfax. Natomas has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matches by 21 points or more this season.
Natomas found their leader in underclassman Manno Jenkins, who scored 18 points along with seven steals. Jenkins hasn't dropped below two steals for nine straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Dereon Jenkins, who scored 12 points.
The win (which was Natomas' eighth in a row) raised their record to 21-8. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.3 points per game. As for Colfax, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 17-11.
Natomas will face off against Sutter at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Natomas knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past eight matches -- so hopefully Sutter likes a good challenge. Colfax does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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