Basketball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Pioneer

Patriots

Previous 5 Games

02/14/25 vs Sacramento	47-41
02/11/25 vs Wood	48-34
02/06/25 @ Vacaville	57-49
02/04/25 vs River City	44-20
02/01/25 vs Rodriguez	55-32

Pioneer entered their tilt with Sacramento on Friday with four consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with five. They came within six points of losing the streak, but they secured a 47-41 W against the Sacramento Dragons. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 53-48 back in January.

Pioneer got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Angeleyis Medina De La Fuente out in front who dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten rebounds. Those 16 points gave Medina De La Fuente a new career-high. Marissa Bautista was another key player, putting up two points along with 14 boards, six steals, and four blocks.

Pioneer was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sacramento only posted six assists.

Despite the loss, Sacramento still got an impressive performance from La Ne Dunn, who dropped a double-double with 24 points and 16 rebounds. Dunn is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last 20 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Chrisshaya Haygood, who posted six points in addition to three steals and three blocks.

Pioneer now has a winning record of 13-12. As for Sacramento, their loss dropped their record down to 19-9.

The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Pioneer will square off against East Union at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East Union will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Pioneer surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sacramento, they will face off against Calaveras at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Dunn and Mariah Maddock.