Taft and Orosi squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Taft had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Orosi Cardinals by a score of 32-29. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Wildcats have suffered since December 29, 2023.
Shelby Gregory
| 02/06/25 @ Wasco | 20 |
| 01/14/25 vs Wasco | 12 |
| 02/14/25 @ Orosi | 11 |
| 01/29/25 vs Kennedy | 10 |
| 01/24/25 @ Shafter | 9 |
| + 19 more games |
Taft's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shelby Gregory, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Taft is 9-2 when Gregory posts eight or more boards, but 4-9 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Alli Swearengin, who posted four points and ten rebounds.
Taft's defeat dropped their record down to 13-11. As for Orosi, their win bumped their record up to 14-15.
Taft does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Orosi, they have already played their next game, a 56-31 loss against Summit Charter Collegiate Academy on the 18th.
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