Santa Maria's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Carpinteria Warriors as the Santa Maria Saints made off with a 61-41 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 48-21 back in December of 2024.
Santa Maria's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brianna Hill led the charge by dropping a double-double on 18 points and 16 boards. Hill has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jacqueline Paredes, who posted 11 points in addition to eight rebounds and six steals.
Saints
| 01/04/25 vs Carpinteria | 61-41 |
| 12/16/24 vs Valley Christian Academy | 60-50 |
| 12/07/24 vs Parlier | 44-39 |
| 12/04/24 vs Carpinteria | 48-21 |
Santa Maria's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-8. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.3 points per game. As for Carpinteria, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4.
Santa Maria will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Atascadero at 6:45 p.m. As for Carpinteria, they will head out to take on Santa Paula at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Santa Paula will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Carpinteria surely won't give up without a fight.
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