Hanks was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 67-40 loss at the hands of the Americas Trail Blazers. The Knights lost against the Trail Blazers in their previous head to head back in December of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 40-39 score last time.
| 01/10/25 vs Americas | 11 |
| 01/07/25 @ El Dorado | 8 |
| 01/03/25 vs Del Valle | 9 |
| 12/13/24 @ Eastwood | 10 |
| 12/10/24 @ Midland | 9 |
| 12/07/24 vs McNeil | 8 |
Despite the loss, Hanks still got an impressive performance from Sebastian Meraz, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 boards. Meraz is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Zeke Carreon, who posted seven points and three steals.
Americas was led to victory by CHRISTIAN BACA and JOSH PICHARDO. BACA went 8 for 12 on his way to 17 points in addition to six assists and five steals, while PICHARDO went 5 of 10 en route to 18 points and four steals. JORDAN HIGH was another key player, putting up nine points and five boards.
Hanks' loss dropped their record down to 5-19. As for Americas, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-10.
Hanks has already played their next contest, a 47-42 win against Bel Air on the 14th. As for Americas, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 47-42 victory against Del Valle on the 14th.
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