The Brea Olinda Wildcats fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back victories it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They enjoyed a cozy 54-40 victory over Pinole Valley on Thursday.
Brea Olinda was led to victory by Liz Han and Maya Sanborn. Han scored 13 points, while Sanborn scored 14 points. The game was Han's third in a row with at least ten points. Alisha Choi was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
Brea Olinda's win bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Pinole Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Brea Olinda and University will face off at 6:00 p.m. on December 29th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. University presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Brea Olinda in California (University is ranked 69th, while Brea Olinda is ranked 386th). Pinole Valley and La Costa Canyon will face off at 3:00 p.m. on December 29th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday.