Chico was the 47-44 winner over Shasta when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Chico Panthers fell just short of the Shasta Wolves by a score of 40-38 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Panthers have suffered since January 2nd.
Corrina Stephens
| 02/11/25 @ Shasta | 12 |
| 02/06/25 @ Pleasant Valley | 11 |
| 01/17/25 vs Pleasant Valley | 10 |
| 01/11/25 vs Arcata | 8 |
| 01/10/25 @ Foothill | 20 |
| + 7 more games |
Chico's loss came despite strong showings from Corrina Stephens and Kayleigh Solano. Stephens dropped a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds, while Solano went 6-for-9 en route to 12 points and six boards. Stephens is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last 12 games she's played.
Even though they lost, Chico smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in five consecutive matchups.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Shasta to victory, but perhaps none more so than Cali Soule, who posted 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Bria Tate, who put up 11 points.
Chico has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 14-12 record this season. As for Shasta, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 17-4.
Chico wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 58-47 win against Enterprise on the 13th. As for Shasta, they have also already played their next match, a 33-29 victory against Red Bluff on the 13th.
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