If Orcutt Academy was riding high fresh off their 58-14 takedown of Buena on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Spartans took a blow against the Ventura Cougars on Tuesday, falling 79-42.
Elizabeth Johnson
| 12/02/25 vs Ventura | 24 |
| 12/01/25 vs Buena | 22 |
| 11/22/25 vs Buchanan | 28 |
| 11/21/25 vs Central East | 22 |
| 11/20/25 @ Buhach Colony | 16 |
| + 26 more games |
Orcutt Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elizabeth Johnson, who dropped a double-double with 24 points and ten rebounds. The contest was Johnson's 31st in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Lizzie Krausse, who posted eight points in addition to ten boards and five assists.
Ventura was led to victory by Brinley Anderson and Kailee Staniland. Anderson went 11-for-13 to rack up 23 points and seven rebounds, while Staniland put up 21 points along with seven assists and four steals. The dominant performance also gave Anderson a new career-high in shooting accuracy (85%). Maddie Mowad also deserves some recognition as she scored her first points of the season.
Orcutt Academy now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Ventura, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Orcutt Academy has already played their next matchup, a 57-51 victory against San Marcos on the 4th. As for Ventura, they will square off against Brentwood School at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cougars' defense better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 61.5 points per game this season.
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