It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Stevenson had no problem doing just that on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 56-40 win over the Marina Mariners. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Pirates also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2023.
Stevenson found their leader in freshman Kobie Crutcher, who posted 18 points in addition to seven boards and five assists. Another player making a difference was Jessie Chen, who earned 11 points.
Stevenson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive matchups.
Pirates
| 02/21/25 vs Marina | 56-40 |
| 02/13/25 vs Carmel | 52-35 |
| 02/07/25 vs Rancho San Juan | 67-41 |
| 02/03/25 vs North Salinas | 57-34 |
| 01/28/25 vs Monte Vista Christian | 57-26 |
Stevenson's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-5. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.8 points over those games. As for Marina, their loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 19-3.
Stevenson wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 54-50 defeat against Pacific Grove on the 22nd. Marina does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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