Pinole Valley has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They lost to the Saint Mary's Panthers at home by a 65-46 margin on Tuesday. The Spartans were not able to make up for their defeat to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in January of 2025.
Saint Mary's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Christopher Baltrip, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and ten rebounds. The Panthers are 5-2 when Baltrip posts ten or more boards, but 3-5 otherwise. Donovan Mikel was another key player, shooting 60% from the field on his way to 15 points along with seven rebounds and four blocks.
Pinole Valley's loss dropped their record down to 12-5. As for Saint Mary's, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pinole Valley will face off against Salesian College Preparatory at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pride will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight. As for Saint Mary's, they will welcome St. Patrick-St. Vincent at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will be up against the Bruins' rather soft defense (which has allowed 54.42 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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