It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Sierra Grande had no problem doing just that on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 63-47 win over Wiley. That's more bragging rights for Sierra Grande, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Aron Ojeda
| 03/07/25 vs Wiley | 6 |
| 03/01/25 vs Sanford | 6 |
| 02/27/25 vs Center | 8 |
| 02/25/25 vs Centennial | 2 |
| 02/21/25 @ Primero | 2 |
| + 11 more games |
Leading Sierra Grande to victory were Jadyn Martinez and Aron Ojeda. Martinez went 11-for-16 on his way to 25 points along with five boards and three steals, while Ojeda shot 58% from the field en route to 17 points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals. Ojeda has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 16 times he's played. Rolando Najera was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and 13 boards.
Sierra Grande smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wiley only ten offensive boards.
When it comes to explaining why Wiley lost, don't look at Rhett McDonald. Despite the final result, he posted 20 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Milton Hernandez, who shot 42% from the field to rack up 10 points and six rebounds.
Sierra Grande is on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 18 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.4 points over those games. Wiley's defeat dropped their record down to 12-10.
Sierra Grande wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 51-36 loss against Elbert on the 8th. Wiley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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