The Modoc Braves will square off against the Hoopa Valley Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Modoc is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.2 points per game this season.
Modoc is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Bonanza: they outscored them in every quarter. Modoc enjoyed a cozy 49-30 win over Bonanza on Tuesday. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Braves' disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 353rd in California, while the Antlers are ranked 153rd in Oregon).
| 01/07/25 @ Bonanza | 13 |
| 12/31/24 vs Burney | 12 |
| 12/29/23 vs River City | 11 |
| 01/01/25 @ Enterprise | 10 |
| 01/02/25 vs McKinleyville | 9 |
Modoc got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Katie Erquiaga out in front who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 rebounds. That's the most boards Erquiaga has posted since back in November of 2023. Jordyn Sandage was another key player, putting up 15 points and seven steals.
Modoc smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Hoopa Valley over South Fork in every quarter on their way to victory on Thursday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Hoopa Valley blew South Fork out of the water with a 71-29 final score. With the Warriors ahead 38-13 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Modoc better keep an eye on Ivy Lamebear. She was instrumental in Hoopa Valley's win, posting 29 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Maggie Morris, who posted 12 points.
Hoopa Valley is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 8-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.2 points per game. As for Modoc, they pushed their record up to 11-6 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Modoc came up short against Hoopa Valley when the teams last played back in December of 2024, falling 50-44. Will Modoc have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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