Whittell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 73-50 to the Pyramid Lake Lakers. The Warriors lost against the Lakers in their previous head to head back in January of 2025, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 69-18 score last time.

Matyas Dragoun
| 01/09/26 vs Pyramid Lake | 5 |
| 12/13/25 vs Butte Valley | 6 |
| 12/12/25 vs Etna | 5 |
| 12/11/25 vs Anderson | 5 |
| 12/09/25 vs Mammoth | 7 |
| + 5 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Whittell lost, don't look at Matyas Dragoun. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Dragoun is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least four every time he's taken the court this season. Michael Lezama-Demazo was another key player, putting up 13 points in addition to five boards and four steals.
Whittell's record now sits at 2-8. As for Pyramid Lake, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-10 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Whittell and Coleville will face off at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. As for Pyramid Lake, they and Excel Christian will face off at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played.
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