Helix was the 69-56 winner over Del Norte when they last played one another back in December of 2015, but their luck changed this time around. The Highlanders fell 70-62 to the Nighthawks on Friday. The Highlanders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Jason Black
| 11/28/25 vs Del Norte | 13 |
| 11/26/25 vs Mission Bay | 7 |
| 11/25/25 vs Rancho Buena Vista | 11 |
| 11/20/25 vs Otay Ranch | 3 |
Helix's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jason Black, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. With that strong performance, Black is now averaging an impressive 8.5 boards per game. Trey Cavazos also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Del Norte got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Joe Freer out in front who went 6-for-7 to rack up 18 points. Freer is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 67% in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Oliver Cooper, who dropped a double-double with ten points and ten rebounds.
Helix's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Del Norte, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Helix wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 60-47 win against Sage Creek on the 29th. As for Del Norte, they have also already played their next matchup, a 67-63 loss against Mira Mesa on the 29th.
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