Buhach Colony was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost to the Merced Bears at home by a 60-43 margin. While losing is never fun, the Thunder can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 752nd, while the Bears are ranked 283rd).
Merced got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jordan Thomas out in front who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 boards. That's the most rebounds Thomas has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Aiden Matsuo, who went 7 for 11 on his way to 17 points and five boards.
Buhach Colony suffered their first home loss, dropping their record down to 9-11. As for Merced, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Buhach Colony will take on Los Banos at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Buhach Colony is facing Los Banos at the right time seeing as Los Banos is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Merced, they will square off against Atwater at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Merced is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56 points per game this season.
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