The Alisal Trojans will square off against the Sequoia Ravens at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Alisal's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three games.
Last Thursday, Alisal came up short against Carmel and fell 63-55. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 405th, while the Padres are ranked 190th).
Despite their loss, Alisal saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Misael Palafox, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten boards, was perhaps the best of all. Christian Lopez was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds.
Even though they lost, Alisal smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 36 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 21 offensive rebounds in 15 consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Sequoia entered their tilt with Capuchino on Friday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They put the hurt on the Mustangs with a sharp 55-35 victory.
Sequoia's win bumped their record up to 13-8. As for Alisal, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-7 record this season.
Alisal beat Sequoia 68-58 in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Alisal since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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