Mater Dei is 10-0 against JSerra Catholic since January of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The pair will face off at 7:00 p.m. on January 24th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Mater Dei knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 23 contests -- so hopefully JSerra Catholic likes a good challenge.
Even though Campbell Hall scored an imposing 80 points on Saturday, Mater Dei still came out on top. Mater Dei walked away with a 91-80 win over Campbell Hall. Given Mater Dei's advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked third, while Campbell Hall is ranked 93rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Mater Dei's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brannon Martinsen, who scored 25 points along with six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Martinsen has scored all season. Luke Barnett was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with five rebounds.
In what's become a running theme this season, JSerra Catholic gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 78-42 victory over Verbum Dei Jesuit. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win JSerra Catholic has posted since December 8, 2023.
Mater Dei's victory bumped their record up to 22-1. As for JSerra Catholic, they pushed their record up to 19-4 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Mater Dei was able to grind out a solid victory over JSerra Catholic in their previous matchup on January 5th, winning 78-67. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mater Dei since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
