While Clovis West's victory against Merced wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. It was close, but on Mondaythe Golden Eagles capped 2025 with a 61-59 win over the Bears. Given the Golden Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 114th, while the Bears are ranked 238th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Aiden Matsuo and Diego Aguilar certainly did their best on Monday to avoid the loss. Matsuo posted 15 points and five boards, while Aguilar went 6-for-13 en route to 19 points. Matsuo continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Jordan Thomas was another key player, putting up six points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Golden Eagles
| 12/29/25 vs Merced | 61-59 |
| 12/27/25 vs Justin Garza | 72-63 |
| 12/26/25 vs West | 100-83 |
The victory was the third in a row for Clovis West, bringing their record up to 11-6. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 77.7 points over those games. As for Merced, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-6.
Looking ahead, Clovis West and Edison will face off at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday without much rest, having both just played. As for Merced, they and Immanuel will face off at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday without much rest, having both just played. The Bears will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 61 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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