Williams had to start their season on the road on Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. The game between the Yellowjackets and the East Nicolaus Spartans didn't end well, with the Yellowjackets falling 66-47. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it six in a row.
Despite the loss, Williams still got an impressive performance from Diego Ambriz, who posted 19 points. Harsimran Kahlon was another key player, putting up nine points.
East Nicolaus was led to victory by Mason Taylor and Wade Lauppe. Taylor dropped a double-double with 22 points and ten boards, while Lauppe shot 62% from the field to rack up 19 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Those 19 points gave Lauppe a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Marshall, who had eight points and seven boards.
Williams has already played their next matchup, a 53-47 victory against San Juan on the 2nd. As for East Nicolaus, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 40-32 win against Lindhurst on the 4th.
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