If Cesar Chavez was riding high fresh off their 72-39 takedown of Browne last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cesar Chavez Champions took a 66-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Boulder Creek Jaguars on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Champions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 68th, while the Jaguars are ranked third).
| 01/24/25 @ Boulder Creek | 18 |
| 01/21/25 @ Browne | 20 |
| 01/14/25 @ Dobson | 19 |
| 01/10/25 vs Maryvale | 16 |
| 01/09/25 vs Highland | 19 |
Cesar Chavez's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gabriel Briones, who went 7 for 17 on his way to 18 points. The match was Briones' ninth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Drayce Crenshaw, who went 5 of 8 en route to 13 points and six rebounds.
Boulder Creek's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Andrew Bhesania, who posted 12 points and eight boards. Bhesania has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last five times he's played. Jeehzus Pagan was another key player, going 5 for 8 on his way to 11 points and eight assists.
Cesar Chavez's loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Boulder Creek, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season.
Cesar Chavez will challenge Camelback at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Boulder Creek, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Boulder Creek Jaguars take on the Liberty Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Boulder Creek will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
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