Novato was the 45-41 winner over San Rafael when they last played one another back in January of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Novato Hornets came up short against the San Rafael Bulldogs on Tuesday, falling 72-48. While losing is never fun, the Hornets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 809th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 327th).
Novato has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season. As for San Rafael, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 14-6 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Novato will square off against Redwood at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for San Rafael, they will head out to challenge Branson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Branson's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matchups.
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