Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Delta). They were the clear victor by a 59-39 margin over the Esparto Spartans on Thursday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Saints as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Leading Delta to victory were Lucas Keller and Cruz Parkinson. Keller went 8 for 14 on his way to 21 points and seven rebounds, while Parkinson posted 15 points and six rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Keller has scored at least a third of Delta's points. Ashton Wiseman was another key player, putting up five points and nine rebounds.
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| 11/21/23 vs Esparto | 23 |
| 12/15/23 @ Mira Loma | 18 |
| 12/12/23 vs Galt | 16 |
| 12/16/23 vs Cosumnes Oaks | 15 |
| 01/06/24 @ Forest Lake Christian | 15 |
Delta smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Despite the loss, Esparto saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Colt Johnson had 14 points and five boards. Those 14 points set a new season-high mark for Johnson. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Yanez, who put up eight points.
Delta's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-9. As for Esparto, their defeat was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-9.
Delta will host Creative Connections Arts Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Delta is facing Creative Connections Arts Academy at the right time seeing as Creative Connections Arts Academy is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Esparto, they are taking a road trip to face off against Leroy Greene Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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