The Live Oak Acorns will challenge the Gilroy Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Live Oak has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
Having struggled with six losses in a row, Live Oak turned things around against San Lorenzo Valley on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 69-39 victory over the Cougars. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Acorns have posted since December 3, 2024.
Ethan Estrada Sanchez was a one-man wrecking crew for Live Oak as he went 9 of 17 en route to 24 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Estrada Sanchez is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for four straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Devon DeHaro, who went 6 for 12 on his way to 16 points and six rebounds.
Live Oak was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Meanwhile, Gilroy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 50-45 to Leland. The Mustangs haven't had much luck with the Chargers recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Live Oak's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Gilroy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-10.
Everything went Live Oak's way against Gilroy in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as Live Oak made off with a 68-45 win. Does Live Oak have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gilroy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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