The Brea Olinda Wildcats's 21-7 record from last season is now well into the rear view mirror after another tough outing. They fell to Rancho Bernardo 39-34. While losing is never fun, Brea Olinda can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 386th, while Rancho Bernardo is ranked 46th).
Despite the loss, Brea Olinda still got an impressive performance from Mariah Henderson, who scored 15 points. Maya Sanborn was another key contributor, scoring seven points.
Brea Olinda has not been sharp recently, as they've lost nine of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Rancho Bernardo, their victory bumped their record up to 15-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brea Olinda and Yorba Linda will face off at 5:30 p.m. on January 3, 2024 without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Yorba Linda will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak. Rancho Bernardo will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on San Marcos at 5:30 p.m. on January 10, 2024.
