Yreka won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Tuesday. They were outmatched by the University Prep Panthers and fell 67-36. The loss continues a trend for the Miners in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now lost nine in a row.
Leading University Prep to victory were Trey Pringle and Adam Gire. Pringle posted 22 points along with six assists and five rebounds, while Gire went 8 of 15 on his way to 18 points and seven boards. The game was Gire's fifth in a row with at least ten points. Tommy Smith was another key player, putting up eight points and 11 boards.
Yreka's defeat dropped their record down to 8-11. As for University Prep, their victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-6.
Yreka will take on West Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. West Valley is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.3 points per game this season. As for University Prep, they are taking a road trip to square off against Lassen at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. University Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Lassen likes a good challenge.
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