Basketball Recap: Orcutt Academy Spartans vs. San Marcos Royals
San Marcos came into Friday's contest looking for another win against Orcutt Academy, but Elizabeth Johnson wouldn't allow it. Everything went the Orcutt Academy Spartans' way against the San Marcos Royals on Friday as the Orcutt Academy Spartans made off with a 49-28 victory thanks in part to Johnson, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 12 rebounds. Her evening made it 15 games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points.
The team also got some help courtesy of Ashley Barrientos, who posted 11 points. What's more, she also racked up two offensive rebounds, the most she's had since back in December of 2023.
Orcutt Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 14 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Orcutt Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for San Marcos, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.
Orcutt Academy and Santa Ynez will face off at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Orcutt Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56 points per game this season. As for San Marcos, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Lompoc at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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