Lotus School for Excellence Extends Winning Streak to 15

Meteors edge out The Pinnacle Timberwolves 50-48 in close game

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Lotus School For Excellence extended their winning streak to 15 games after edging out The Pinnacle Timberwolves 50-48 on Friday. Senior duo Jarius Dicks and Abinabi Goitom led the way for the Meteors, with Dicks scoring 21 points and Goitom adding 12 points and 6 rebounds. Despite the loss, The Pinnacle got an impressive 26-point performance from Caleb Arellano.

Why it matters

Lotus School For Excellence's 15-game winning streak is an impressive feat, showcasing the team's dominance in their local basketball league. The close victory also highlights the competitive nature of the matchup between the two teams, with The Pinnacle putting up a strong fight despite the loss.

The details

Lotus School For Excellence entered the game with 14 consecutive wins and they'll now enter their next game with 15. The Meteors were led by their senior duo of Jarius Dicks, who posted 21 points and 5 rebounds, and Abinabi Goitom, who shot 42% from the field for 12 points and 6 rebounds. Lotus School For Excellence also dominated the offensive glass, finishing the game with 12 offensive rebounds. For The Pinnacle, Caleb Arellano had an impressive performance, scoring 26 points and accounting for 54.2% of the team's total points.

  • Lotus School For Excellence entered the game on Friday with 14 consecutive wins.
  • Lotus School For Excellence's 15-game winning streak is their longest since February 22, 2025.

The players

Jarius Dicks

A senior player for Lotus School For Excellence who scored 21 points and had 5 rebounds in the game.

Abinabi Goitom

A senior player for Lotus School For Excellence who scored 12 points and had 6 rebounds in the game.

Caleb Arellano

A player for The Pinnacle Timberwolves who scored 26 points, accounting for 54.2% of the team's total points.

Anthony Duran Jr.

A player for The Pinnacle Timberwolves who had 10 points, 6 steals, and 5 rebounds in the game.

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What’s next

Lotus School For Excellence will head out to challenge Vail Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for The Pinnacle, they will venture away from home to face off against Kennedy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

The takeaway

Lotus School For Excellence's 15-game winning streak is an impressive accomplishment, showcasing the team's dominance in their local basketball league. The close victory over The Pinnacle highlights the competitive nature of the matchup between the two teams, with both squads putting up strong performances.