Pasadena is 3-0 against Cesar E. Chavez since November of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Pasadena Eagles will welcome the Cesar E. Chavez Lobos at 11:30 a.m. Cesar E. Chavez took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Pasadena, who comes in off a win.
Pasadena took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Lutheran South Academy by a score of 46-37. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
Pasadena's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Emily De La Garza, who went 9 for 20 en route to 20 points plus three steals, and Lianna Garcia, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 14 rebounds. Garcia is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last seven games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Caryme Molina, who had seven points in addition to nine rebounds and five steals.
Pasadena smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lutheran South Academy only pulled down nine.
Meanwhile, Cesar E. Chavez was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against Heights, falling 62-9. The Lobos were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 31-4.
Pasadena's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-7. As for Cesar E. Chavez, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Everything came up roses for Pasadena against Cesar E. Chavez in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, as the squad secured a 52-21 win. In that contest, Pasadena amassed a halftime lead of 30-10, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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