The Western Christian Fighting Lancers will square off against the Fairmont Prep Huskies at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Western Christian is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Last Saturday, Western Christian opened the new year with a less-than-successful 65-52 defeat to Fontana. While losing is never fun, the Fighting Lancers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 967th, while the Steelers are ranked 343rd).
Brian Wallace
| 01/04/25 vs Fontana | 5 |
| 01/03/25 vs Chaffey | 3 |
| 12/27/24 vs Citrus Valley | 3 |
Brian Wallace put forth a good effort for the losing side as he posted 22 points along with six rebounds and five steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Mendoza, who had four points and nine rebounds.
Even though they lost, Western Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Meanwhile, Fairmont Prep also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Bishop Alemany by a score of 53-42.
Fairmont Prep has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season. As for Western Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 7-13.
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