It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Shasta can now relate to. They were outmatched by the Pleasant Valley Vikings and fell 70-42. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 638th, while the Vikings are ranked 213th).
Pleasant Valley got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Keith Thompson out in front who to rack up 24 points and seven boards. Thompson continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Anthony Sanchez, who en route to 12 points along with eight assists and eight rebounds.
Shasta has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-17 record this season. Pleasant Valley has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-10 record this season.
Shasta does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pleasant Valley, they will be playing at home against Enterprise at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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