On Saturday, everything came up roses for the El Capitan Vaqueros against the Vincent Memorial Scots as the squad secured a 57-30 win. The Vaqueros have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 23 points or more this season.
El Capitan's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Paige Worthem, who went 5 for 10 en route to 11 points plus seven rebounds and two steals. Keira Heinricy was another key player, earning 13 points in addition to five assists and five rebounds.
El Capitan smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matches.
Several Scots players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Dafne Borunda, who had six points. Another player making a difference was Renata Lopez, who scored seven points.
El Capitan's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.6 points per game. As for Vincent Memorial, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-4 record.
El Capitan will head out to take on La Jolla Country Day at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. La Jolla Country Day will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something El Capitan surely won't give up without a fight. As for Vincent Memorial, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 57-51 victory against Helix on the 7th.
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