The Fullerton Indians won against the Katella Knights on Wednesday with 64 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. Fullerton took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 64-32 win over Katella. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Fullerton has managed all season.
Fullerton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jad Mustafa, who scored nine points along with 11 rebounds and three steals. Jeremy Guillen was another key contributor, scoring 16 points.
When it comes to explaining why Katella lost, one person who can't be blamed is Dillon Curtis. Despite the final result, he scored 21 points along with five rebounds. Curtis scored a full 65.6% of Katella's points, the fifth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Fullerton's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-6. As for Katella, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fullerton will take on Troy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Troy presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Fullerton in California (Troy is ranked 164th, while Fullerton is ranked 556th). As for Katella, they will head out on the road to face off against Tustin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
