Pacific Grove Breakers Defeat Monterey Dores in Revenge Game

Andrew Nimri's strong performance leads Breakers to 48-43 victory over rivals

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

The Pacific Grove Breakers snapped a nine-game losing streak against the Monterey Dores, defeating their rivals 48-43 in a revenge game on Friday. Andrew Nimri led the way for the Breakers, posting 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. The team also got a boost from Gabriel Valencia, who contributed 12 points and 8 boards. Pacific Grove's strong team effort, including 13 assists, was key to the victory that improved their season record to 10-11.

Why it matters

This win is an important milestone for the Pacific Grove Breakers, who have struggled against their crosstown rivals Monterey in recent years. The victory snaps a nine-game losing streak and gives the Breakers momentum heading into upcoming inter-league matchups.

The details

The Breakers were led by Andrew Nimri's 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Gabriel Valencia also had a strong game, scoring 12 points and grabbing 8 boards. As a team, the Breakers finished with 13 assists, a stat they've had success with this season, going 6-3 when recording 13 or more assists.

  • The Breakers faced the Dores on Friday, February 7, 2026.
  • When the two teams met in January, Monterey defeated Pacific Grove 53-51.

The players

Andrew Nimri

A key player for the Pacific Grove Breakers, Nimri led the team with 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in the victory over Monterey.

Gabriel Valencia

A contributing player for the Breakers, Valencia scored 12 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in the win.

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What’s next

The Pacific Grove Breakers will look to build on their momentum when they face rival Carmel on Tuesday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m. Meanwhile, the Monterey Dores will try to snap their three-game losing streak when they take on Alisal, also on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

The takeaway

This victory for the Pacific Grove Breakers over their crosstown rivals Monterey is an important step forward for the team. By snapping a nine-game losing streak against the Dores, the Breakers have shown they can compete with one of the top teams in the league and build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.