Cesar E. Chavez is 0-3 against Pasadena since November of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Cesar E. Chavez Lobos are taking a road trip to challenge the Pasadena Eagles at 11:30 a.m.
Cesar E. Chavez is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game dating back to last season on Saturday. They took a blow against Heights, falling 62-9. The Lobos were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 31-4.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Pasadena, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They walked away with a 46-37 victory over Lutheran South Academy on Tuesday. The Eagles didn't have much to brag about two games back, but this win makes it their second in a row.
Pasadena's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Emily De La Garza, who went 9 for 20 en route to 20 points plus three steals, and Lianna Garcia, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 14 rebounds. Garcia is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last seven games she's played. Caryme Molina was another key player, scoring seven points along with nine rebounds and five steals.
Pasadena smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lutheran South Academy only pulled down nine.
Pasadena's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-7. As for Cesar E. Chavez, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Cesar E. Chavez took a serious blow against Pasadena in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, falling 52-21. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of De La Garza, who went 7 for 14 en route to 16 points plus three steals. Now that Cesar E. Chavez knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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