Sanger West lost to Liberty back in January of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Sanger West Hornets walked away with an 80-68 victory over the Liberty Hawks. While the Hornets didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-19), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Several Hawks players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Isaac Nolasco, who went 6 for 7 on his way to 17 points and six rebounds. Titus Johnson was another key player, going 7 of 13 on his way to 18 points and five rebounds.
Hornets
| 12/21/24 vs Liberty | 80-68 |
| 12/11/24 vs Hanford West | 82-52 |
| 12/03/24 vs Selma | 75-63 |
Sanger West's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 79.0 points per game. As for Liberty, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Sanger West will be taking part in a tournament against Dos Palos at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dos Palos will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Sanger West surely won't give up without a fight. As for Liberty, they will take on Strathmore in a tournament on Thursday. Liberty is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57 points per game this season.
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