Basketball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Cole

Jayvin Ybarra

Points

12/04/25 vs Santa Gertrudis Academy	28
12/02/25 vs Del Rio	13
11/25/25 @ Fox Tech	19
11/22/25 vs South San Antonio	18
11/21/25 vs Cigarroa	5
+ 5 more games

Cole extended their winning streak to three games thanks to a huge performance from Jayvin Ybarra. The Cougars simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat the Santa Gertrudis Academy Lions 87-39 thanks in part to Ybarra, who went 11-for-18 on his way to 28 points and seven steals. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 16.1 points per game.

Another player making a difference was Alex Downing, who posted 11 points and five rebounds. He has also also been stellar as far as field goal percentage is concerned: he's posted one of at least 55% every time he's hit the court this season.

Cole's win bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Santa Gertrudis Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.

Coincidentally, Cole and Santa Gertrudis Academy will both be playing Santa Rosa the next time they take the court. The Lions will head out to face the Warriors at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, while the Cougars will play them later in the day, at 5:45 p.m.