It was a proper cat-fight when McFarland challenged Delano on Thursday. The McFarland Cougars secured a 49-43 W over the Delano Tigers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 62-37 back in January.
McFarland's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mia Samaniego led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 20 points and nine boards. That makes it three consecutive games in which Samaniego has scored at least a third of McFarland's points. Zayra Hernandez was another key player, going 5 for 8 on her way to 11 points.
Cougars
| 02/06/25 vs Delano | 49-43 |
| 02/04/25 @ Kennedy | 57-26 |
The victory made it two in a row for McFarland and bumps their season record up to 10-17. As for Delano, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
McFarland does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Delano, they will take on Taft at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Taft will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Delano surely won't give up without a fight.
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