Burbank blasts Upland 73-33  behind Avo Papikyan’s 20 point game

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Bulldogs become third team in the Pacific League to reach 10 wins 

A basketball game warm-up scene in a gymnasium featuring players in blue and green jerseys, coaches, and spectators in the stands, with dog-themed murals on the walls.
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The Burbank Bulldogs began the new year by blowing out Upland 73-33 behind Avo Papikyan’s 20 point game and became the third team in the Pacific League to reach 10 wins. The Bulldogs came off a 3-1 record at the Duarte/Temple City Tournament as they defeated Canyon 70-66 to take third place for the tourney. Upland, in their most recent contest, came off a 37-24 win over Westchester back on Tuesday, December 30th in the Desert Holiday Classic. 

A basketball game in progress featuring the Burbank Bulldogs and Upland Highlanders, with players in motion near the hoop and an audience in the background.
Burbank High School basketball game in progress, with players gathered around a referee, scoreboard displaying 16-7 in favor of the home team.
A basketball game tip-off at Burbank High School, featuring players from both teams jumping for the ball while spectators watch from the bleachers.

Imani Young Smith jumpstarted the Bulldogs offense to begin the first quarter by scoring back-to-back points to give Burbank an early 3-0 lead. Jason Baker then got the Highlanders on the board with a tear drop basket to make it a one-point game. Following Jon Ong making one of two at the free throw line, Malik Mudie put Upland out in front by one with a three-point basket. Young Smith then scored consecutive points for the Bulldogs reestablishing their lead at 9-5. The Bulldogs continued their offensive avalanche throughout the opening quarter and led 36-17 heading into the second quarter. 

Action shot of a high school basketball game featuring players in white and green uniforms on the court, with a large bulldog mural in the background.
A basketball game in progress inside a gymnasium, featuring a scoreboard displaying the score and various banners on the wall. A player in a black uniform is shooting the ball while others look on.
High school basketball game in progress with players from two teams on the court.

Avo Papikyan, Chris Ong and Giordan Lewis began the second quarter by helping the Bulldogs go on a 14-0 scoring run. Maleek Mudie scored a two-point basket to stop Burbank’s scoring run. The Bulldogs dominated the first half and entered the halftime break leading 36-17 over the Highlanders. 

High school basketball game in progress with players from Burbank and Upland. Scoreboard shows Burbank leading 56-24 with 2:55 remaining in the game. American flag visible in the background.
High school basketball game in progress with players from two teams in action on the court.
Burbank Bulldogs basketball game in action with players in motion and spectators in the background.

Following halftime, Papikyan, Jon Ong and Anthony Jawiche sparked another scoring run for the Bulldogs, this one a 12-0 run to begin the third quarter. Max Rodriguez and Julian Mejia scored back-to-back points to stop the Bulldogs run. Burbank cruised through the second half to complete the 40-point win over Upland. 

Basketball game in progress at Burbank High School, featuring players in action with a scoreboard showing the score and time remaining.
Basketball game in progress at Burbank High School gym, featuring players in white and green uniforms with a scoreboard showing 2:50 remaining in the fourth quarter and the home team leading 56-41.
A basketball game in progress at Burbank High School, featuring players from the Bulldogs and the Highlanders, with the scoreboard showing 56-37 and 2:52 left in the game.

Burbank improves to 10-4 and Upland drops to 8-9. Burbank will resume Pacific League with the Hoover Tornados on Wednesday, January 7th at 6:45 p.m. and Upland will take on Chino Hills to begin Baseline league play on Tuesday, January 6th at 6:30 p.m.

A basketball game in progress at Burbank High School, with players from both teams positioned on the court and a crowd of spectators in the stands. Banners and an American flag are visible in the gym.
Basketball game in a gym with teams in black and white uniforms, featuring a bulldog mural on the wall and spectators in the background.
A basketball game in progress at Burbank High School, with players on the court and a scoreboard showing 56-17 in favor of the home team with 2:43 left in the game.
Basketball game in progress with players in white and green uniforms, showcasing a fast break play on the court in a gymnasium decorated with a bulldog mural.
High school basketball game in progress featuring players from the Burbank Bulldogs and Upland Highlanders, with the scoreboard showing a score of 56-16 in the third period and an American flag in the background.
A high school basketball game in progress with players competing for the ball on the court. Spectators are gathered in the bleachers, showing support for their teams.
High school basketball game in a gymnasium with a scoreboard showing 56-17. Players from the Burbank Bulldogs are on defense while an opponent prepares to shoot. The American flag and school alma mater are visible on the wall.
Basketball players in a gym, one in a black jersey and the other in a white jersey, both in action during a game.
A basketball game in progress with players on the court. A blue-jerseyed player is about to pass the ball towards the basket, with a large bulldog mural visible on the wall behind him.
Basketball game in a gym, featuring players from two teams in action. The scoreboard indicates a game underway with around 3 minutes left in the third quarter. Spectators are visible in the background.
Basketball game in progress at Burbank High School with players from both teams in action and a scoreboard displaying the home team's score of 62 and opponent's score of 27.
Basketball game in progress with players from the Burbank Bulldogs and Upland Highlanders on the court, featuring a bulldog mascot mural in the background.
A basketball game in progress featuring players from Burbank High School and Upland High School, with the scoreboard showing a score of 62-30.
High school basketball game in progress with players from Burbank Bulldogs and Upland Highlanders on the court. A player in green is attempting a shot while others are positioned for defense.

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