Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Marquez). They simply couldn't be stopped on Wednesday as they easily beat the Maywood CES Wolfpack 91-29. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 57-16.
Marquez was led to victory by Ricardo Bermejo and Julian Nunez. Bermejo dropped a double-double on 15 points and 19 boards, while Nunez went 7 for 13 from beyond the arc en route to 27 points. That's the most points Nunez has posted since back in January of 2024. Elyjah Staples was another key player, dropping a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Gladiators
| 01/22/25 vs Maywood CES | 26 |
| 01/16/25 vs Torres | 21 |
| 01/15/25 vs Buena Park | 19 |
| 01/20/25 vs Walnut | 10 |
| 01/18/25 vs Paramount | 9 |
Marquez was working as a unit and finished the game with 26 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Marquez's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-9-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.5 points per game. As for Maywood CES, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Marquez is taking a road trip to square off against Maywood Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Marquez is facing Maywood Academy at the right time seeing as Maywood Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Maywood CES, they will welcome Elizabeth at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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