Sunnyside was handed a 21-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Hoover Patriots 62-60. This was a revenge game for the Wildcats: when they faced off against the Patriots back in December of 2024, they had to take a 61-48 loss.
Sunnyside's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was CJ Jones, who posted 24 points. Another player making a difference was Malachi Barnes, who earned 17 points.
Several Patriots players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Keon Hill, who put up 13 points. Pamir Olivier was another key player, putting up 13 points.
Sunnyside's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 16-9. As for Hoover, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-12.
Sunnyside has already played their next match, a 65-62 defeat against Bullard on the 5th. As for Hoover, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 79-38 loss against San Joaquin Memorial on the 5th.
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