Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Placer couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell 67-54 to the El Capitan Gauchos on Friday.
Kannon Rector
| 02/21/25 vs El Capitan | 10 |
| 02/19/25 vs Oakmont | 6 |
| 01/21/25 @ Twelve Bridges | 6 |
| 12/07/24 vs Enterprise | 6 |
| 12/05/24 vs University Prep | 6 |
Despite the loss, Placer saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kannon Rector dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten rebounds. The dominant performance gave Rector a new career-high in boards. Jeremiah Rethi was another key player, putting up ten points and seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Placer smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in four consecutive contests.
Diego Ultreras was a one-man wrecking crew for El Capitan as he on his way to 23 points and five assists. Ultreras is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Elias Ruiz, who en route to 12 points.
Placer's defeat dropped their record down to 26-4. As for El Capitan, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-10 record this season.
Placer does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for El Capitan, they will take on Burbank at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Burbank will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something El Capitan surely won't give up without a fight.
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