Brea Olinda falls despite strong effort from Liz Han

By Team Reports Jan 21, 2024, 11:28am

Recap: Brea Olinda Wildcats vs. Esperanza Aztecs

The Brea Olinda Wildcats's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They fell 52-41 to Esperanza. Brea Olinda has struggled against Esperanza recently, as their match on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

When it comes to explaining why Brea Olinda lost, one person who can't be blamed is Liz Han. Despite the final result, she scored 17 points. Another player making a difference was Mariah Henderson, who scored ten points.

It was another big night for Madilyn Lam, who scored 25 points along with five assists and five rebounds for Esperanza. Lam hasn't dropped below 15points for four straight games. Bailey Frazier was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with seven rebounds and four steals.

Brea Olinda has not been sharp recently, as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season. As for Esperanza, they pushed their record up to 18-3 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brea Olinda will take on Foothill at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Foothill is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak. As for Esperanza, they will be playing at home against El Dorado at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. El Dorado will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.