Preview: Orcutt Academy Spartans vs. Nipomo Titans
After two games on the road, Orcutt Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Nipomo Titans at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Orcutt Academy is not getting complacent, as they presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Nipomo in California (Orcutt Academy is ranked 287th, while Nipomo is ranked 961st).
On Saturday, Orcutt Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Sierra, taking the game 56-47.
Orcutt Academy found their leader in underclassman Elizabeth Johnson, who dropped a double-double on 35 points and 14 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Johnson has scored all season. Ashley Barrientos was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with six steals and five assists.
Meanwhile, Nipomo's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their ninth straight loss. They took a serious blow against St. Joseph, falling 112-10. Nipomo has struggled against St. Joseph recently, as their matchup on Friday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
The win got Orcutt Academy back to even at 10-10. As for Nipomo, they bumped their record down to 3-17 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Orcutt Academy strolled past Nipomo in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 by a score of 78-60. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Nipomo's Makennah Simonson, who scored 28 points. Now that she won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be that much easier for Orcutt Academy to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
