Basketball Recap: Cabrillo Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Sophia Austin

By Team Reports Dec 6, 2024, 9:10pm

Basketball Recap: Cabrillo Conquistadores vs. Taft Wildcats

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If Taft wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Cabrillo, they should've done a better job of containing Sophia Austin. The Cabrillo Conquistadores strolled past the Taft Wildcats with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 37-20 thanks in part to Austin, who had 12 points plus seven rebounds and two steals. What's more, she also posted a 60% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in January.

Jasmyn Hughes was another key player, earning two points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played.

Cabrillo smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 29 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive matches.

Cabrillo's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Taft, they now have a losing record at 1-2.

Cabrillo won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Independence at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Taft, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll face off against Atascadero at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

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