On Wednesday, Pacifica Christian/Orange County suffered a rough 69-46 loss at the hands of Ironwood. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Pacifica Christian/Orange County has scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Pacifica Christian/Orange County lost, one person who can't be blamed is EJ Spillman. Despite the final result, he scored 25 points. Spillman scored a full 54.3% of Pacifica Christian/Orange County's points, the third time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Alex Stewart, who scored nine points along with five rebounds.
Ironwood's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Noah Gifft, who scored 24 points. The matchup was Gifft's 13th in a row with at least ten points. Blake Carabio was another key contributor, scoring 21 points.
Pacifica Christian/Orange County's defeat dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Ironwood, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-2.
Pacifica Christian/Orange County's road trip will continue as they head out to face Rancho Verde at 9:30 a.m. on December 28, 2023. Rancho Verde presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Pacifica Christian/Orange County in California (Rancho Verde is ranked 35th, while Pacifica Christian/Orange County is ranked 136th). Ironwood won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Brentwood School at 3:30 p.m. on December 28, 2023. Brentwood School will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
