Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Riverbank couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They were just a bucket shy of victory on Tuesday and fell 44-43 to the Castilleja Gators. While losing is never fun, the Bruins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 217th, while the Gators are ranked 86th).
Castilleja's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Antonia Vlahos, who posted 13 points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals. Vlahos has been hot for a while, having posted three or more steals the last 18 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Landry Agnich, who went 5-for-11 on her way to 16 points.
Riverbank's defeat ended a 12-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 25-6. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 41.2 points. As for Castilleja, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-3 record this season.
Riverbank does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Castilleja, they will head out on the road to square off against Mills at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Mills sitting on six straight victories and Castilleja on eight.
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