The Burlingame Panthers had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They slipped by Hillsdale 52-51 on Friday. That's another feather in the cap for Burlingame, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Alain Kazarian was his usual excellent self, scoring 31 points along with six rebounds and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Anthony Atkinson, who scored three points along with two steals.
Burlingame now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Hillsdale, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Burlingame will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Sequoia at 2:30 p.m. on January 20th. Sequoia and Burlingame are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads. As for Hillsdale, they will play host again and welcome Carlmont, where tip off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Carlmont presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Hillsdale in California (Carlmont is ranked 172nd, while Hillsdale is ranked 481st).
