There's no place like home for Liberty, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Centennial Golden Hawks out 54-52. The win was all the more spectacular given the Patriots' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 723rd, while the Golden Hawks are ranked 232nd).
Several Golden Hawks players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Michael Gutierrez, who posted 18 points and eight boards. Gutierrez has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Ryan Shaw was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds.
The victory snapped Liberty's losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 7-11 record. As for Centennial, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-7 record this season.
Liberty will challenge Hanford at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. As for Centennial, they will face off against Sunnyside at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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