Basketball Recap: Whitney Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Wildcats

Previous 3 Games

12/04/25 vs Edison	58-42
12/02/25 vs Roseville	54-26
11/25/25 @ Mesa Verde	67-25

Whitney extended their winning streak to three on Thursday, bumping them up to 3-1. They strolled past the Edison Vikings with points to spare, taking the game 58-42. For the Wildcats, this counts as revenge for the 52-41 win the Vikings walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2022.

Whitney got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ela Aras out in front who shot 46% from the field to rack up 12 points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Natalia Benavidez, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards.

Whitney smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.

Having lost for the first time this season, Edison fell to 2-1. The loss put an end to their undefeated start to the season.

Defeat or not, Edison got some senior leadership from Ajaila Jordan and Jaylani Moore. Jordan posted 16 points, while Moore put up 13 points.

Whitney wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 40-27 win against Damonte Ranch on the 5th. As for Edison, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 39-30 loss against Oakland on the 5th.