Orestimba was the 59-55 winner over Merced when they last played one another back in November, but their luck changed this time around. The Orestimba Warriors fell 46-34 to the Merced Bears on Saturday.
Merced found their leader in sophomore Averie Steverson, who posted 11 points in addition to six assists and five rebounds. Steverson is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Antonia Lejarde, who put up seven points and five rebounds.
Orestimba's loss dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Merced, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Orestimba will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Sonora at 5:30 p.m. on January 10, 2025. Merced and Livingston will round out the year against one another at at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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