Golden Bears
| 02/20/25 vs Orcutt Academy | 68-59 |
| 02/18/25 vs Cabrillo | 67-33 |
| 02/14/25 vs Redwood | 75-40 |
| 02/11/25 vs Kerman | 66-23 |
| 02/08/25 vs Bakersfield Christian | 70-51 |
| + 2 more games |
Sierra Pacific had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 68-59 win over the Orcutt Academy Spartans on Thursday. Winning may never get old, but the Golden Bears sure are getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
Sierra Pacific's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nyang Ayuen, who posted 11 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. That's the most boards Ayuen has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Asia Jackson, who scored 18 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals.
Sierra Pacific 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 13 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Despite the loss, Orcutt Academy still got an impressive performance from Elizabeth Johnson, who dropped a double-double with 32 points and 32 boards. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last 36 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Rylie Allen, who dropped a double-double with ten points and ten boards.
Sierra Pacific pushed their record up to 22-8 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.8 points over those games. As for Orcutt Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 22-5.
Coming up, Sierra Pacific will square off against Monache at 6:00 p.m. on February 28th. One thing working in Sierra Pacific's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven contests. Orcutt Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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