El Dorado lost against Bel Air back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The El Dorado Aztecs fell 53-41 to the Bel Air Highlanders. The Aztecs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hannah Hicks and Jayden Ramirez certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Hicks dropped a double-double on ten points and 14 rebounds, while Ramirez went 5 of 6 en route to 10 points. Hicks is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down 12 or more in the last three games she's played.
Aztecs
| 01/21/25 vs Bel Air | 41-53 |
| 01/17/25 @ Americas | 28-72 |
Even though they lost, El Dorado smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in six consecutive matches.
Bel Air's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jayde Martinez led the charge by going 6 for 11 on her way to 16 points. Martinez also posted a block, marking her first of the season. Adalyn Palomo was another key player, going 7 of 12 en route to 15 points and four steals.
El Dorado's loss dropped their record down to 11-14. As for Bel Air, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season.
El Dorado has already played their next game, a 50-24 victory against Horizon on the 24th. As for Bel Air, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 48-40 defeat against Americas on the 24th.
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