Emerald lost to Pittsburg back in December of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Aerouants were outmatched by the Pirates and fell 79-24. While losing is never fun, the Aerouants can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 993rd, while the Pirates are ranked 371st).
JJ Sih and Krish Chari certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Sih posted seven points, while Chari put up four points and six boards.
This is the second loss in a row for Emerald and nudges their season record down to 4-17. As for Pittsburg, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-8 record.
Coming up, Emerald will take on Deer Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Aerouants will be up against the Wolverines' rather soft defense (which has allowed 63.56 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Pittsburg, they have already played their next matchup, a 66-39 loss against Clayton Valley Charter on the 24th.
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