Pitman lost against Kimball back in December of 2022 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Pitman Pride fell 52-41 to the Kimball Jaguars. While losing is never fun, the Pride can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 666th, while the Jaguars are ranked 273rd).
Pitman's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tusi Elisaia, who posted eight points and eight boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashli Mendoza, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine boards.
Kimball's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Anaiya Garcia, who had ten points along with seven assists and three steals. Gabrielle Robinson was another key player, putting up ten points and seven steals.
Pitman has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season. As for Kimball, they pushed their record up to 11-4 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Pitman will head out to face off against Modesto at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Kimball, they will welcome West at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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