Basketball Recap: Natomas Skates Past El Camino with Ease

There's no place like home for Natomas, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They blew past the El Camino Eagles, posting a 68-33 win. Given the Nighthawks' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 181st, while the Eagles are ranked 994th), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.

Natomas' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Manno Jenkins, who went 5 for 8 en route to 14 points in addition to five rebounds and three blocks. That's the most blocks Jenkins has posted since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Alfred Wilkins, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 16 points and five steals.

Natomas smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.

When it comes to explaining why El Camino lost, don't look at Mitchell Stevenson. Despite the final result, he posted 14 points.

Natomas' victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-5. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.0 points per game. As for El Camino, their loss dropped their record down to 5-9.

Natomas didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 74-58 win against Granada on the 4th. As for El Camino, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 60-25 defeat against Foothill on the 4th.