Eastlake was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 41-29 to the University City Centurions. While losing is never fun, the Titans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 834th, while the Centurions are ranked 396th).
Despite the defeat, Eastlake saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Mikaela Nafarrete posted eight points and five rebounds.
Courtlyn Mitchell was nothing short of spectacular for University City: she dropped a double-double on 17 points and 13 boards. Mitchell has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last seven times she's played. Kianna Lefear was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Eastlake's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for University City, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Eastlake wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 44-42 defeat against Bonita Vista on the 23rd. As for University City, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 55-48 victory against La Jolla on the 23rd.
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