Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Otay Ranch). They came out on top against the Morse Tigers by a score of 47-37 on Monday. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 57-32 win the Tigers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2023.
Otay Ranch got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Serenity Salmond out in front who scored 17 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. Salmond is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Anaya Carter, who earned 12 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Otay Ranch was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive contests.
Otay Ranch's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Morse, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Otay Ranch won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Bishop's at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bishop's will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Otay Ranch surely won't give up without a fight. As for Morse, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll take on Vincent Memorial at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Vincent Memorial is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.8 points per game this season.
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