Lathrop created a logjam at the top of the Western Athletic Conference boys soccer standings with its 2-0 win at Los Banos on Wednesday.

The host Tigers (4-1-0, 8-3-4 overall) were the last remaining undefeated team in the WAC going into the match.

“We really needed this,” Lathrop coach Alfredo Reynaga said. “It was a huge win for us going into Los Banos.”

Lathrop (4-1-0, 10-4-3) scored once in each half and fired 12 shots on goal to Los Banos’ five. Jashanbir Bhuee kept the sheet clean for the Spartans.

Oliver Hernandez got Lathrop on the board with a half-volley on a set piece from his brother Alan. Juan Morales doubled the lead with a 1-on-1 chance provided by Ociel Mora’s through ball.

“We kept at it, kept taking shots on goal,” Reynaga said. “They got a really good team, but we controlled the tempo the last 20 minutes of the game with possession. We wanted to make sure we came out of there with points. Clock management was really good for the boys.”

Lathrop hosts Johansen (1-3-1, 7-6-2) on Wednesday.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Lathrop 68, Grace Davis 61

Raymond Carson racked up 23 points, eight rebounds and four blocks as the Spartans (2-1, 4-11) held on for the WAC win.

Reniel Crisostomo contributed 15 points, four rebounds and three steals. Robert Ellis had 11 points, three rebounds and three steals.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Lathrop 36, Pacheco 30

In Los Banos, the Spartans (2-0 WAC, 12-5 overall) outscored Pacheco 13-7 in the fourth quarter to come away victorious.

They led by as much as nine in the fourth quarter, but turnovers and fouls kept the Panthers (0-2, 9-7) in the game. Rianna Delacruz pitched in eight points, four rebounds and three steals. Tatiana Lowery had six points, five steals and four boards. Sierra Adams pulled down 11 rebounds to go with four points.

Pacheco was paced by Ryan San Pedro’s nine points.

GIRLS SOCCER

Orestimba 1, Ripon Christian 0

The Knights (3-1-1, 11-3-1 overall) had the bulk of the scoring opportunities but nothing to show for it in a pivotal Southern Athletic League showdown in Newman.

Goalies Morgan Schenk and Anneke Dyt combined for eight saves.

Orestimba (5-0-0, 10-2-2) capitalized on a breakaway in the first half for the lone goal.

Oakdale 3, Sierra 0

Sierra (0-1-1 Valley Oak League, 10-4-4 overall) was able to create chances but could not find the back of the net.

Freshman Dakota Burford scored twice for the visiting Mustangs (1-0-1, 10-4-2).

Oakdale also won the JV game, 2-1.

JV girls basketball

Lathrop 38, Pacheco 25

Lathrop overcame a slow start, holding the Panthers to five or less points in the final three quarters on the way to the WAC victory.

Zoha Ali led the Spartans with 12 points, five rebounds and four steals. Tatianna Lopez tallied 11 points and four steals. Erin Chunn added eight points and four steals.

JV boys basketball

Lathrop 61, Grace Davis 34

Justin Neal netted 15 points in the blowout win. A.J. Patel and Cayden Phaing added 13 and 12 points, respectively.

JV boys soccer

Los Banos 2, Lathrop 1

The Spartans got their attack rolling in the second half, but it was too little, too late.

Victor Salvador cut into Los Banos’ lead with a goal assisted by Klever Hernandez.

Frosh girls basketball

Lathrop 47, Pacheco 15

Lathrop improved to 2-0 in the WAC after the one-sided win.

Aniya McGriff and Ada Morales spearheaded a balanced scoring effort with eight points apiece. Aaliyah Thompson added seven points.

Frosh girls basketball

Lathrop 49, Grace Davis 16

Grace Davis had no answer for Bryan Gamboa, who registered 25 points, five steals and five assists.

Adrian Vaye added six points and 15 steals, while Jayden Davidson turned in four points and 15 rebounds.