The West Adams Panthers scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 68-24 victory over Jefferson. That 44 points margin sets a new team best for West Adams this season.
West Adams got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Cesar Santiago out in front who almost dropped a triple-double on 18 points, nine rebounds, and ten assists. Santiago has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last nine times he's played. Juan Sanchez was another key contributor, scoring 22 points along with five rebounds.
West Adams' win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-11. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.0 points per game. As for Jefferson, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-9.
West Adams won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Dr. Maya Angelou Community at 4:30 p.m. on January 19th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in California (Dr. Maya Angelou Community is ranked 1117th, while West Adams is ranked 1109th). As for Jefferson, Jefferson and Diego Rivera will face off at 4:30 p.m. on January 19th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday.
