The Novato Hornets just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Piedmont Highlanders at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
On Friday, Novato had to suffer through a 84-34 loss at the hands of Redwood. The Hornets have struggled against the Giants recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Piedmont lost to Alameda at home by a 74-60 margin on Thursday. While losing is never fun, the Highlanders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 311th, while the Hornets are ranked 153rd).
Piedmont has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season. As for Novato, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-13.
Novato lost to Piedmont at home by a decisive 65-46 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Novato have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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