Firebaugh has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 29.19 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost to the Coalinga Horned Toads on the road by a 60-42 margin. The Eagles were not able to make up for their loss to the Horned Toads from their previous meeting back in January of 2024.
Coalinga's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lali Maciel led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on nine points and nine assists. Maciel is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 13 games she's played. Jaelyn Bourdeau was another key player, going 8 for 16 on her way to 18 points and three steals.
Firebaugh's defeat dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Coalinga, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-2.
Firebaugh will venture away from home to square off against Tranquillity at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Firebaugh is facing Tranquillity at the right time seeing as Tranquillity is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Coalinga, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 41-30 win against Strathmore on the 11th.
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