The Priory Panthers will challenge the Menlo School Knights at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Menlo School will be up against a hot Priory squad: the team just extended their winning streak to three. Priory claimed a resounding 82-44 win over Eastside College Prep. Priory has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 22 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Menlo School). They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat Harker 81-50. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 308th, while the Eagles are ranked 994th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Priory better keep an eye on Ethan Zhao. He was instrumental in Menlo School's win, going 13-for-19 en route to 30 points and seven rebounds. Tres Onyejekwe was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 11 points and nine boards.
Menlo School was working as a unit and finished the game with 21 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Harker only racked up seven.
Menlo School's victory bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Priory, their win bumped their record up to 10-4.
Everything came up roses for Priory against Menlo School when the teams last played back in February of 2025, as the team secured a 98-65 victory. In that contest, the Panthers amassed a halftime lead of 63-33, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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