However, the Bulldogs were the lone squad to win a postseason game, as they defeated Golden Valley, 70-51, in a wild-card contest.
Here is a look as how the programs are shaping up:
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The Indians (13-14) are coming off a season in which they tied for second place in the Pacific League.
Although the team lost some players from last year, Coach Art Sullivan likes the talent he has this season.
“I think we should be pretty good,” said Sullivan, who is in his 18th season. “We have some of players who played on our [junior varsity] team that went 24-2 and won the league title.”
One of the Indians’ biggest losses was Chris Smith, who graduated. Smith was a first-team All-Area and all-league standout who averaged 18 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.5 blocks a game, as well as scoring in double figures in 25 of 27 games.
One of the key returners is senior guard Kyle Hart, who is also a standout baseball player for the Indians. Sullivan said Hart has improved his skills from last season.
“Kyle is really handling the ball well, and he has gotten a lot better at everything,” Sullivan said. “He has really impressed me.”
Two other returners who Sullivan said he will rely on are seniors Chris Morris — and football and track and field star — and Matt McQuown.
Coming up from that successful JV team are seniors Marlon Jimenez, Michael Washington and juniors Tadeh Safarians and Dylan Ward, who will all be expected to contribute.
In the battle for the Pacific League championship, Sullivan said he expects Pasadena to be dominant.
“Pasadena seems to get the kids every year. I don’t know how they do it,” he said. “But, just like last year, I think there’s going to be a group of teams that are going to battle it out for the other spots.
“But I like our team, and I like our chances.”
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