Basketball Recap: Foothill Starts Season with Defeat on the Road

By Team Reports Dec 3, 2024, 12:52am

Basketball Recap: Foothill Trojans vs. Sierra Chieftains

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Foothill had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Sierra Chieftains on Monday, falling 51-29. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Trojans have suffered since December 14, 2023.

Despite the loss, Foothill still got an impressive performance from Marihya Portis, who posted six points in addition to 11 rebounds and two steals. The dominant performance also gave Portis a new career-high in assists (three).

Even though they lost, Foothill smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in seven consecutive contests dating back to last season.

Sierra pushed their record up to 3-0 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.

Foothill will take on Tulare Union in a tournament on Wednesday. Tulare Union will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Foothill surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sierra, they will host Sunnyside at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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