Whittell won the last time they faced enCompass Academy and things went their way on Friday too. The Warriors came out on top against the Explorers by a score of 49-40.
Michael Lezama-Demazo
| 12/05/25 vs enCompass Academy | 5 |
| 12/05/25 vs Coral Academy of Science - Reno | 2 |
| 12/02/25 @ enCompass Academy | 3 |
| 01/22/25 vs Mineral County | 5 |
| 01/17/25 @ Sage Ridge | 6 |
Whittell's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Michael Lezama-Demazo led the charge by putting up 13 points along with six rebounds and five steals. Lezama-Demazo has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Teo Rivas-Gramero, who posted eight points in addition to ten boards and five steals.
Whittell smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Whittell's win ended a ten-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-1. As for enCompass Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Whittell and Sacramento Country Day will face off at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. As for enCompass Academy, they and Coral Academy of Science - Reno will face off at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played.
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