Chester is 0-3 against Loyalton since January of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Chester Volcanoes will be playing at home against the Loyalton Grizzlies at 4:30 p.m. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Chester has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while Loyalton will arrive with eight straight victories.
Last Friday, Chester came up short against Redding Christian and fell 32-23.
Meanwhile, Loyalton can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent contest on Wednesday. They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 68-35 victory over Plumas Charter. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Loyalton has posted since December 5, 2023.
Loyalton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sophie Holland led the charge by dropping a double-double on 21 points and ten rebounds. Holland hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for ten straight games. Another player making a difference was Catherine Petterson, who scored 18 points along with seven rebounds and six assists.
Chester's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Loyalton, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Chester might still be hurting after the 48-27 defeat they got from Loyalton when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Chester have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
