Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Calexico Mission). They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Julian Eagles on Wednesday, sneaking past 23-20. The victory was familiar territory for the RoadRunners who have now won three matches in a row.
01/29/25 @ Julian | 12 |
01/16/24 @ Warner | 10 |
01/18/24 vs San Pasqual Academy | 8 |
01/25/24 @ Borrego Springs | 7 |
01/30/24 vs West Shores | 6 |
Calexico Mission's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carla Mariscal, who posted 12 points and four steals. Those 12 points gave Mariscal a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Melissa Ma, who scored two points and 11 steals.
Despite the loss, Julian saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Avalina Ortiz had nine points.
Calexico Mission now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Julian, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Warner the next time they take the court. Julian will head out to face Warner at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while Calexico Mission will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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