The Tehachapi Warriors struggled with assists on Thursday (the Mission Oak Hawks had eight more) and sadly the final score reflected it. Tehachapi was outmatched by Mission Oak on the road and fell 63-24. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Tehachapi has scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Tehachapi lost, one person who can't be blamed is Devin Jackson. Despite the final result, he scored eight points along with five rebounds and three blocks. Jackson has been hot recently, having posted two or more blocks the last four times he's played.
Mission Oak got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ristian Elzy out in front who scored 13 points. Daniel Gonzalez was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with four steals.
Tehachapi has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for Mission Oak, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-7.
Tehachapi won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Mira Monte at 12:00 p.m. on December 29, 2023. Mission Oak won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Stockdale at 3:00 p.m. on December 29, 2023. Stockdale presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Mission Oak in California (Stockdale is ranked 455th, while Mission Oak is ranked 952nd).
