Maria Carrillo hadn't done well against Rancho Cotate recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Pumas came out on top against the Cougars by a score of 53-42. The victory continues a trend for the Pumas in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won three in a row.
Ruby Laughlin
| 01/20/26 @ Rancho Cotate | 3 |
| 01/15/26 vs Analy | 1 |
| 01/08/26 @ Windsor | 2 |
| 01/06/26 vs Montgomery | 1 |
| 01/03/26 vs Washington | 1 |
| + 8 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Maria Carrillo to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ruby Laughlin, who posted 20 points along with five rebounds and three steals. That's the most steals Laughlin has posted since back in November of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Hanisi Daveta, who earned 13 points and four blocks.
When it comes to explaining why Rancho Cotate lost, don't look at Ella O'Brien. Despite the final result, she went 5-for-8 on her way to 13 points and seven boards. O'Brien continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Isabella Scardina, who had seven points and nine rebounds.
Maria Carrillo's record is now 14-5. As for Rancho Cotate, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-8.
Maria Carrillo didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 62-29 win against Montgomery on the 22nd. As for Rancho Cotate, they have also already played their next matchup, a 58-31 victory against Analy on the 22nd.
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