Ceres hadn't done well against Patterson recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Ceres Bulldogs walked away with a 44-34 victory over the Patterson Tigers. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.
Ceres' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lilly Staggs, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 steals. Another player making a difference was Arrayah Stallworth, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds.
Despite the defeat, Patterson saw an underclassman step up: freshman Joliz Uhatafe dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds. Kailani Ortiz was another key player, scoring ten points along with two steals.
Ceres now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Patterson, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ceres will face off against Modesto at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Patterson, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Patterson Tigers face off against the Gregori Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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