Don Pedro is 0-8 against Vanguard College Prep since January of 2020 but things could change on Thursday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Panthers take on the Lions at 5:00 p.m.
Don Pedro is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 26th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They were beaten by Lodi Academy 54-16. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-3.
Meanwhile, Vanguard College Prep entered their tilt with Humphreys Able Charter on Tuesday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They came within six points of losing the streak, but they secured a 68-62 W against the Legacy.
Vanguard College Prep found their leader in sophomore Xavier Lopez, who posted 24 points and five rebounds. Lopez's evening made it seven games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Nicolas Murithii, who had 12 points.
Don Pedro's loss dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Vanguard College Prep, their win bumped their record up to 16-11.
Don Pedro took a serious blow against Vanguard College Prep when the teams last played back in January, falling 78-8. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Murithii, who went 11 of 17 on his way to 23 points. Now that Don Pedro knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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