Pioneer posted their closest victory since January 31, 2024 on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits out 42-40. The win was all the more spectacular given the Titans' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 219th, while the Jackrabbits are ranked 97th).
Daysia Almendarez
| 01/06/24 vs Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary | 19 |
| 11/22/23 vs Crean Lutheran | 16 |
| 11/24/23 vs Liberty | 16 |
| 01/31/24 vs California | 16 |
| 12/09/23 vs Marshall | 15 |
Leading Pioneer to victory were Daysia Almendarez and Riley Almendarez. Daysia went 6 for 11 on her way to 14 points and five rebounds, while Riley dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 boards. That's the most points Daysia has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Alissa Belen, who posted nine points.
Long Beach Poly's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Helena Vu, who put up 13 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Joy Anderson, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
The victory made it two in a row for Pioneer and bumps their season record up to 10-9. As for Long Beach Poly, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 15-5 record.
Pioneer will venture away from home to face off against Glenn at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Long Beach Poly, they will host Lakewood at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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