Clovis North was handed a heart-breaking three-point defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Saint Mary on Friday. The Broncos blew past the Panthers 79-44. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Broncos' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 71st, while the Panthers are ranked 374th).
Saint Mary's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Donovan Mikel, who shot 55% from the field en route to 17 points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Christopher Baltrip, who posted seven points in addition to ten boards and five assists.
Clovis North is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.5 points over those games. As for Saint Mary's, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Clovis North wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 75-63 win against Branson on the 13th. As for Saint Mary's, they have also already played their next game, a 75-44 victory against Gridley on the 13th.
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