Artesia basketball team recovers from unexpected defeat, manages to outlast Whitney and edges closer to league championship
Artesia High's Close Victory Over Whitney High Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive
In a thrilling game on January 27, 2025, Artesia High's basketball team secured a narrow 45-42 victory over Whitney High. The win improved Artesia High's league record to 6-1 and their overall record to 15-7.
The game was a tight affair, with Artesia High holding an eight-point lead with 3:50 remaining before going cold from the field. Whitney High, led by senior Morgan Marks who scored two crucial points and a three-pointer, had one last opportunity to send the game into overtime, but a three-pointer from Marks was unsuccessful.
Artesia High's coach, Jeff Myles, praised his team's resilience and the leadership of their seniors. "Every league game this year is going to be a five to seven-point ballgame," Myles said. Senior C.J. Okeke scored a team-high 21 points and pulled down eight rebounds, while senior Jovell Tate sealed the game with a key point.
The loss has put Artesia High in a desperate situation to make the playoffs. With four of their six wins being by five or fewer points, every game will be crucial for their playoff hopes.
Whitney High, on the other hand, needs at least one win in their last three games of the season to lock down a playoff spot. After hosting John Glenn High, Whitney High will go to Pioneer High on Friday, then visit Oxford Academy on Tuesday.
Elsewhere in the league, Pioneer's Reed added six more points, half a dozen rebounds, and a pair of steals in their upcoming game against John Glenn High. Pioneer and Oxford Academy began the week tied for fourth place in the league, a game behind Whitney.
As the season reaches its climax, the race for the playoffs in the 605 League is heating up. Stay tuned for more updates on the exciting action.
Local sports enthusiasts had another thrilling event to discuss following Artesia High's close victory over Whitney High on January 27, 2025. Artesia High's basketball team, now with an impressive 6-1 league record and 15-7 overall, marked their fifth win by five or fewer points, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Whitney High, though falling short, needs at least one win in their remaining three games to secure a playoff spot. Meanwhile, in community news, the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks are gearing up for their next game, while the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and the NCAA-basketball UCLA Bruins continue to dominate the city's sports scene. As the season reaches its climax in the 605 League, the race for the playoffs is heating up and fans eagerly await more updates.
