The Rocklin Thunder are taking a road trip to take on the Whitney Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
Last Tuesday, Rocklin came up short against Davis Sr. and fell 59-47. While the Thunder didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Blue Devils 17-12 in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, Whitney came into Tuesday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 51-38 win over Granite Bay on Tuesday. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 108th, while the Grizzlies are ranked 456th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Whitney's win came from a few key players Rocklin will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kendall Dykstra, who went 8 of 15 en route to 22 points. That's the most points she has posted since back in February of 2024. Natalia Benavidez was another key player, putting up ten points and three steals.
Rocklin now has a losing record at 9-10. As for Whitney, their record is now 12-8.
Rocklin took a serious blow against Whitney in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 69-37. Can Rocklin avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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