Channel Islands hadn't done well against Bishop Diego recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Channel Islands Raiders enjoyed a cozy 69-55 win over the Bishop Diego Cardinals. For the Raiders, this counts as revenge for the 61-33 victory the Cardinals walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2022.
Channel Islands' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Angel Avila, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. Chris Anguiano was another key player, going 8 for 15 on his way to 21 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
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| 12/21/24 - Neutral | 69-55 W |
Channel Islands smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 11 consecutive games.
Channel Islands has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.2 points per game. As for Bishop Diego, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Channel Islands wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 62-46 victory against Carpinteria on the 23rd. As for Bishop Diego, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 52-47 win against Sherman Oaks CES on the 26th.
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