With a playoff win on the line, Barstow rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They took down the Santa Ana Saints 68-49. Winning may never get old, but the Aztecs sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.

Joesph Ruesga
| 02/11/26 vs Santa Ana | 25 |
| 02/03/26 vs Adelanto | 11 |
| 02/02/26 @ Granite Hills | 6 |
| 01/29/26 @ Silverado | 5 |
| 01/26/26 @ Silver Valley | 20 |
| + 11 more games |
Barstow's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joesph Ruesga, who posted 25 points. That's the most points Ruesga has posted since back in December of 2025. Isaac Yarber was another key player, putting up 17 points.
Despite the loss, Santa Ana saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Logan Rivera put up 23 points. Another player making a difference was Jesus Mata, who earned 11 points.
Barstow's victory bumped their record up to 14-11. As for Santa Ana, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-16.
Barstow wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 58-55 win against Loara on the 13th. Santa Ana does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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