Sierra Pacific is 0-4 against Monache since December of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Sierra Pacific Golden Bears will square off against the Monache Marauders at 6:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Sierra Pacific comes in on seven and Monache on ten.
Sierra Pacific is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They came out on top against Orcutt Academy by a score of 68-59.
Nyang Ayuen
| 02/20/25 vs Orcutt Academy | 8 |
| 02/18/25 vs Cabrillo | 5 |
| 02/14/25 vs Redwood | 6 |
| 02/11/25 vs Kerman | 1 |
| 02/08/25 vs Bakersfield Christian | 4 |
| + 20 more games |
Sierra Pacific's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nyang Ayuen, who posted 11 points in addition to 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 put up 18 points along with 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 matchups.
Meanwhile, Monache earned a 51-44 victory over Centennial on Thursday.
Monache's win came from a few key players Sierra Pacific will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kyah Bartlett, who had 17 points in addition to seven boards and seven steals. Shelley Andrade was another key player, dropping a double-double with ten points and ten rebounds.
Sierra Pacific's win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-8. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.4 points over those games. As for Monache, their victory bumped their record up to 23-7.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Sierra Pacific has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 32.9 boards per game. However, it's not like Monache struggles in that department as they've been averaging 27.1 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Sierra Pacific came up short against Monache when the teams last played back in November of 2024, falling 48-39. Can Sierra Pacific avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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