The Pioneer Valley Panthers lost against the Cabrillo Conquistadores back in February of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Pioneer Valley lost to Cabrillo on the road by a decisive 58-44 margin. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Pioneer Valley in their matchups with Cabrillo: they've now lost three in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Pioneer Valley lost, one person who can't be blamed is Inderveer Toor. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. Toor has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times he's played. Jordan Teniente was another key contributor, scoring six points.
Pioneer Valley has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season. As for Cabrillo, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pioneer Valley will take on Santa Maria at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Santa Maria knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past 11 matchups -- so hopefully Pioneer Valley likes a good challenge. As for Cabrillo, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Orcutt Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Orcutt Academy is coming into the matchup on a six-game losing streak.
