The Taft Wildcats's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They lost to Chavez on the road by a decisive 47-28 margin. If Taft hoped to take revenge for the 51-45 defeat against they when the teams met, then they were left disappointed.
Taft's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Shelby Gregory, who scored 13 points along with nine rebounds, and Alaysia Taylor who scored six points along with 12 rebounds and three steals.
Among those leading the charge was Hannah Diaz, who scored 21 points along with four blocks. Chloe Lopez was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with four steals.
Taft has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost nine of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season. As for Chavez, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Taft will take on Wasco at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wasco is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak. As for Chavez, they will head out on the road to face off against Kennedy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
