Hollister and Independence squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Hollister had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Independence 76ers by a score of 57-55. While losing is never fun, the Haybalers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 665th, while the 76ers are ranked 318th).
Hollister's defeat dropped their record down to 13-9. As for Independence, the victory (which was their 14th in a row) raised their record to 18-6.
Hollister does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Independence, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, an 89-78 loss against Santa Teresa on the 22nd.
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