Etiwanda, the two-time defending state champions, faced a tough start to the season with a three-game losing streak but have since rallied to secure a 12-game winning streak, highlighted by a significant victory over Incarnate Word Academy, ending their 141-game winning streak. Coach Stan Delus emphasized the importance of momentum heading into a challenging playoff division. Meanwhile, Brentwood's boys' team also faced adversity due to the Palisades fires but is optimistic about returning to form, highlighting the strong team spirit among the players.
"We're starting to jell at the right time," Delus said. "It was a very important win in a sense we wanted to keep our momentum. We have the hardest playoff division in the country."
"Everything will start clicking. These are 14- to 18-year-old kids who love playing for each other," Bailey remarked about his team's resilience after the disruptions from the Palisades fires.
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