While Walnut didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the San Dimas Saints 56-54. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted since December 13, 2024.
Madison Shih
| 12/11/25 vs San Dimas | 47% |
| 12/10/25 vs Millikan | 50% |
| 12/09/25 vs Maranatha | 45% |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Walnut to victory, but perhaps none more so than Madison Shih, who shot 47% from the field to rack up 18 points. Shih is on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 45% in the last three games she's played. Jada Jao was another key player, putting up 11 points and five steals.
Despite the loss, San Dimas still got an impressive performance from Nevaeh Verdines, who posted 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Robene Mercado, who scored eight points along with five assists and three steals.
Walnut has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. As for San Dimas, they moved to 6-4 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Walnut wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 43-33 defeat against Claremont on the 13th. As for San Dimas, they have also already played their next matchup, a 56-43 win against Calvary Baptist on the 13th.
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