The Johansen Vikings will face off against the Pacheco Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Johansen knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Pacheco likes a good challenge.
Johansen is headed into the game having just posted their biggest win since January 8, 2024 on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 62-37 margin over Ceres. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 362nd, while the Bulldogs are ranked 837th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
| 01/08/25 @ Ceres | 33 |
| 01/06/25 vs Beyer | 12 |
| 01/03/25 vs Hilmar | 20 |
| 12/27/24 vs Escalon | 6 |
| 12/26/24 vs Sonora | 16 |
Wilbert Gaxiola continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, putting up 33 points. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 15.5 points per game. Another player making a difference was Ivan Martinez, who posted eight points.
Meanwhile, Pacheco was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 44-37 to Central Valley. The contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Johansen pushed their record up to 11-5 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.8 points per game. As for Pacheco, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Johansen couldn't quite finish off Pacheco in their previous matchup back in January of 2024 and fell 54-51. Will Johansen have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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