The Orestimba Warriors will challenge the Sonora Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Friday, Orestimba lost to Escalon at home by a 60-43 margin.
Despite their loss, Orestimba saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Shantelle Pizarro, who posted nine points, was perhaps the best of all. Ashlynn Bell was another key player, putting up eight points.
Meanwhile, Sonora was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 53-36 to Escalon.
Sonora's loss dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Orestimba, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-9.
Orestimba skirted past Sonora 37-35 when the teams last played on January 10th. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Sonora's Taylor Faught, who put up 21 points. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Orestimba still be able to contain Faught? There's only one way to find out.
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