Basketball Recap: Justin Garza Extends Winning Streak to Four

Guardians

Previous 4 Games

01/02/25 @ Tulare Western	77-55
12/30/24 vs Mission Oak	97-90
12/28/24 @ Sierra	53-41
12/27/24 vs Independence	51-41

Justin Garza waltzed into their match on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They blew past the Tulare Western Mustangs 77-55. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Guardians have posted since December 13, 2024.

Malachi Ficher and Grant Crawford certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Ficher went 5 for 11 on his way to 13 points and six assists, while Crawford posted eight points and 11 boards. Those 11 rebounds gave Crawford a new career-high. Carson Miller was another key player, putting up seven points.

Justin Garza has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.7 points per game. As for Tulare Western, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season.

Justin Garza wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 62-46 loss against Central on the 4th. As for Tulare Western, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 68-47 win against Sanger West on the 4th.