City comes up short in a 80-76 loss to Redwoods; Duplessis scored 19 pts and Ferreira scored 12 pts
Redwoods Edge Sacramento City, 80-76 in Thrilling Contest
On November 1, 2024, Redwoods held on to defeat Sacramento City, 80-76, in a tightly contested game at Napa Valley. Despite a strong second-half push by Sacramento City, Redwoods managed to hold onto their lead, winning by a narrow margin.
First Half: A Tight Battle
The game was competitive right from the start, with both teams scoring efficiently. Redwoods led at halftime, 39-37, after a fast-paced first half. Sacramento City was led by Sidney Duplessis, who despite struggling with his shooting (5-23), contributed 19 points and 9 rebounds. Aaron Gillyard added 11 points and 4 assists, while Jayden Ferreira showed his potential with 14 points off the bench.
For Redwoods, Ty Dahlin provided a key spark with 16 points, including 2 three-pointers. Josh Neal also contributed with 11 points and 6 rebounds, while Isai Sow added 13 points and 7 assists. Houston Klug was another standout, grabbing 8 rebounds and scoring 10 points in the opening half.
Second Half: Redwoods Hold Off Sacramento City
The second half saw Sacramento City fight hard, closing the gap as the game neared its conclusion. However, Redwoods' depth and strong rebounding (43 total rebounds) allowed them to maintain the lead. Despite a strong 37-point performance from Sacramento City in the second half, Redwoods answered with 41 points of their own, ensuring they held off the visitors.
Key contributions in the second half for Redwoods came from Marcos Rosales (8 points), Brandon Lucas (12 points), and Mason Mottashed, who finished the game with 8 points and 7 rebounds. The team's defense, led by Klug, was also critical in preventing Sacramento City from finding consistent scoring down the stretch.
Key Performances
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Redwoods: Ty Dahlin was the standout player, contributing 16 points and 7 rebounds off the bench. Josh Neal added 11 points, while Isai Sow posted 13 points and 7 assists. Houston Klug also had a strong all-around game with 10 points and 8 rebounds.
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Sacramento City: Despite the loss, Duplessis was the team's top scorer with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Ferreira added 14 points, and Gillyard contributed 11 points and 6 assists. Sacramento City's shooting struggles were evident, finishing at just 34.7% from the field, including a tough 24.1% from beyond the arc.
Team Stats
- Redwoods: 30-62 (48.4% FG), 9-26 (34.6% 3P), 11-20 (55% FT)
- Sacramento City: 25-72 (34.7% FG), 7-29 (24.1% 3P), 19-23 (82.6% FT)
