Chowchilla suffered their biggest loss since January 23, 2024 on Monday. They were beaten by the Mary Star of the Sea Stars 76-35. While losing is never fun, the Tribe can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 953rd, while the Stars are ranked 460th).
Chowchilla's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Moritz Heckerodt, who posted seven points. Zayne Smith was another key player, putting up eight points.
Chowchilla has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season. As for Mary Star of the Sea, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-5.
Chowchilla wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 54-41 loss against Dos Palos on the 3rd. As for Mary Star of the Sea, they will venture away from home to square off against St. Genevieve at 7:00 p.m. on January 6th. Mary Star of the Sea has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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