The Modoc Braves will face off against the Durham Trojans at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Modoc sitting on five straight wins and Durham on 15.
Modoc is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They really took it to East Nicolaus for the full four quarters, racking up a 69-38 victory. The Braves have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Madelyn Moltzen
| 02/20/26 vs East Nicolaus | 5 |
| 02/12/26 @ Fall River | 2 |
| 02/07/26 @ Trinity | 2 |
Modoc found their leader in sophomore Madelyn Moltzen, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Moltzen is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Faith Marquez also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Modoc smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in 22 consecutive games.
Durham hadn't beaten Trinity on the road since December 5, 2015 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Trojans secured a 60-56 W over the Wolves.
Modoc better keep an eye on Payton Santos. She was instrumental in Durham's win, dropping a double-double with 20 points and 17 boards. That's the most points Santos has posted since back in January of 2025. Clare Osbon was another key player, dropping a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Modoc's record now sits at 22-5. As for Durham, their record is now 26-3.
Modoc beat Durham 43-34 when the teams last played back in February of 2025. Will the Braves repeat their success, or do the Trojans have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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