Sequoia Charter lost to El Dorado back in December of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Sequoia Charter Stallions had just enough and edged the El Dorado Wolverines out 61-58. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Stallions.
El Dorado's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was MIkai Phipps, who went 6 for 14 on his way to 18 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists. Phipps is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least four every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Nathaniel Johnson, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 14 boards.
Stallions
| 01/08/25 vs El Dorado | 61-58 |
| 01/06/25 vs BASIS - Scottsdale | 68-14 |
| 01/05/25 vs East Valley Athletes for Christ | 55-45 |
| 12/11/24 vs Imagine Prep Superstition | 78-29 |
| 12/09/24 vs Canyon State Academy | 85-24 |
| 02/08/24 vs Summit | 2-0 |
Sequoia Charter pushed their record up to 11-3 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.3 points per game. As for El Dorado, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sequoia Charter will venture away from home to take on Imagine Prep Coolidge at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for El Dorado, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Alta Vista at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. El Dorado is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 74 points per game this season.
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