Charles Bassey recorded his eighth straight double-double as the Santa Cruz Warriors were defeated 113-104 by the Stockton Kings in an NBA G League game held Monday night at Adventist Health Arena. Bassey’s consistent efforts were not enough to lift the Warriors, who struggled notably from beyond the arc, making only five of 24 three-point attempts.
Individual Contributions Highlight Warriors and Kings Efforts
Bassey finished the game with 23 points and 14 rebounds, anchoring the Warriors’ frontcourt presence. Guards Deivon Smith and Taevion Kinsey each added 19 points, while Chance McMillian contributed 15 points and seven assists. Ja’Vier Francis nearly reached a double-double as well, tallying 12 points and nine rebounds. Jack Clark provided an additional 10 points for Santa Cruz, but the team’s shooting struggles limited their ability to close the gap.
On the opposing side, forward DaQuan Jeffries led all scorers with 30 points, including four made three-pointers out of 14 attempts by the Kings. Guard KJ Jones II supported with 21 points and six rebounds, while Gabe Levin delivered a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds. Jon Elmore and Jaylin Williams also made key contributions with 16 and 17 points respectively, Williams adding eight rebounds to his total.
Upcoming Matchup Against the Birmingham Squadron
The Warriors look to recover when they host the Birmingham Squadron at Kaiser Permanente Arena this Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. The Squadron hold a 10-17 record, representing a chance for Santa Cruz to bounce back and build momentum.
Local High School Athletics Showcase Exceptional Talent
The recent high school volleyball matches saw strong performances, including a 3-0 sweep by Kirby against Seaside. Senior outside hitter Aden Huang displayed remarkable skills with six kills, four aces, and two blocks, while DJ Durbin added five kills. Defensive specialist Sam Imahara served four aces, contributing to the Griffins’ victory.
In girls’ lacrosse, Carmel High’s senior midfielder Ayla Hymes stood out with three goals and an assist in a loss. Junior attacker Ashby Weeks also netted three goals, supported by senior midfielder Addie Somerville’s goal, assist, and four draw controls. Defensive efforts by sophomore Margot Rawlings, who forced three turnovers, and goalie Gianna Williams, who made 16 saves, were notable despite the team’s defeat.
Highlights from the Santa Cruz Coast Relays
At the Santa Cruz Coast Relays hosted at Aptos High School last Saturday, freshman Owen Beckmen from Monte Vista Christian seized first place in the 1,600 meters with a time of 4:40.80. He also contributed to his school’s victorious 4×800 relay team, along with Conor Gilliam, Joseph Palacios, and Gavin Beckmen, clocking 8:34.28.
Aptos High earned the team title, powered by the 4,000 Distance Medley Relay victory featuring Anthony Sandford-Carroll, Lucas Leamer, Zachary Fitch, and Brady Bliesner. Additionally, Aptos seniors Maya Schiro and Ella Boyes captured wins in the 1,600 meters and 300 hurdles respectively. Senior Nylie Joneson of Monte Vista Christian tied for first in the pole vault with Leigh High’s Ara Khakipour at 9 feet, while Buhach Colony secured the team championship.
Encouragement for Community Sports Reporting
Local coaches are urged to submit their game scores and highlights to [email protected], including their full name and contact number, helping to keep the community informed on ongoing sports events.
