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Marina Today
By the People, for the People
Marina Vikings' 3-Game Winning Streak Snapped in Loss to El Dorado
Marina falls 44-34 to higher-ranked Golden Hawks in playoff matchup
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The Marina Vikings girls basketball team saw their three-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday, falling 44-34 to the higher-ranked El Dorado Golden Hawks in a playoff matchup. Despite the loss, Marina got strong performances from Rylee Bradley, who scored 17 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, and Vanessa La Mont, who added 4 points and 8 rebounds.
Why it matters
The loss drops Marina's record to 18-14 on the season, while El Dorado improves to 18-14 and extends their home winning streak to 4 games. This playoff matchup highlighted the gap between the two teams in the MaxPreps California basketball rankings, with El Dorado ranked 97th and Marina ranked 210th.
The details
Marina was unable to overcome the Golden Hawks' defensive pressure, as they fell by a final score of 44-34. El Dorado used a balanced scoring attack to pull away in the second half after the game was close early on.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 25, 2026.
- Marina had won 3 straight games prior to this loss.
The players
Rylee Bradley
A standout player for Marina, scoring 17 points and grabbing 5 rebounds in the loss.
Vanessa La Mont
Contributed 4 points and 8 rebounds for the Vikings in the defeat.
El Dorado Golden Hawks
The higher-ranked team at 97th in the state, who extended their home winning streak to 4 games with the victory.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
The takeaway
This game highlighted the challenges facing lower-ranked teams like Marina as they try to compete against more talented and higher-ranked opponents in the playoffs. While the Vikings put up a fight, they ultimately came up short against the more experienced and skilled Golden Hawks squad.
