Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Kingsburg couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 54-50 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tulare Union Tribe on Thursday. The Vikings have struggled against the Tribe recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Jensen Hirschkorn
| 02/19/26 @ Tulare Union | 26 |
| 02/17/26 @ Fresno Christian | 16 |
| 02/13/26 vs Templeton | 18 |
| 02/10/26 vs Selma | 17 |
| 02/05/26 vs Central Valley Christian | 27 |
| + 8 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Kingsburg lost, don't look at Jensen Hirschkorn. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 26 points and 20 rebounds. Hirschkorn's evening made it 13 games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Alex Hanzak, who posted four points.
Tulare Union's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jose Romero, who scored 14 points. Romero is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Demaje Riley was another key player, putting up seven points in addition to eight boards and seven assists.
Kingsburg's defeat dropped their record down to 23-8. As for Tulare Union, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 27-4.
Kingsburg does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Tulare Union, they will face off against Central Valley Christian at 4:00 p.m. on the 28th. The Tribe will need to watch out since the Cavaliers have now posted at least 55 points in their last four contests.
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