Norco's last matchup with Yucaipa could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Thursday. The Cougars came up short against the Thunderbirds, falling 58-37. The Cougars have struggled against the Thunderbirds recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Yucaipa found their leader in sophomore Liam Rundles, who shot 45% from the field en route to 13 points and seven rebounds. Rundles is on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last four games he's played. Kevin Reis was another key player, putting up eight points and ten boards.
Norco's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Yucaipa, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Looking ahead, Norco won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Oak Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Yucaipa, they will venture away from home to challenge Summit at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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