Fighting Lobos
| 12/23/24 vs Maryvale Prep | 44 |
| 02/11/25 vs Sierra Linda | 43 |
| 01/08/25 vs Alhambra | 43 |
| 01/09/25 @ Glendale | 40 |
| 02/06/25 vs Metro Tech | 37 |
La Joya Community waltzed into their game on Tuesday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They claimed a resounding 78-35 victory over the Sierra Linda Bulldogs. The Fighting Lobos have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matchups by 25 points or more this season.
La Joya Community's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Donald Sannoh led the charge by going 8 for 10 on his way to 18 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. Sannoh is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jaseer Willis, who almost dropped a double-double with 15 points and nine boards.
La Joya Community smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive contests.
Sierra Linda's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Johnell Wright, who posted ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jonte Pulliam, who scored seven points.
La Joya Community's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-5. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 30.1 points. As for Sierra Linda, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 3-17 record this season.
Looking ahead, La Joya Community will be playing in front of their home fans against Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Washington knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past six matches -- so hopefully La Joya Community likes a good challenge. As for Sierra Linda, they will head out on the road to challenge Independence at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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