Sierra Pacific had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They walked away with an 87-77 win over the Immanuel Eagles. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 76-70 on January 9th.

Hideo Yamaura
| 01/28/26 vs Immanuel | 20 |
| 01/22/26 vs Hanford West | 19 |
| 12/19/25 @ Tulare Union | 17 |
| 12/03/25 vs McLane | 16 |
| 01/03/26 @ Morro Bay | 12 |
Sierra Pacific's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hideo Yamaura, who went 8-for-15 on his way to 20 points and three steals. Those 20 points gave Yamaura a new career-high. Keoni Oliveira was another key player, shooting 75% from the field to rack up 16 points.
Sierra Pacific's win bumped their record up to 14-10. As for Immanuel, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 16 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season.
Sierra Pacific wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 76-65 loss against Kingsburg on the 29th. As for Immanuel, they have also already played their next matchup, a 56-39 victory against Selma on the 30th.
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