Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Imperial couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell to the Otay Ranch Mustangs 49-45. That makes it the first time this season the Tigers have let down their home crowd.
Elynna Jimenez
| 02/26/25 vs Otay Ranch | 16 |
| 02/22/25 vs St. Joseph Academy | 22 |
| 02/19/25 vs Eastlake | 18 |
| 02/14/25 vs Palo Verde Valley | 19 |
Elynna Jimenez and Nayeli Cardona certainly did their best on Wednesday to avoid the loss. Jimenez posted 16 points, while Cardona earned 16 points. Jimenez has been hot recently, having posted 16 or more points the last four times she's played.
It was another big night for Mackenzie Daffron, who had 18 points along with eight boards and three steals for Otay Ranch. That's the most points Daffron has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Maleah Porch, who put up 12 points and seven rebounds.
The defeat was their first at home , dropping their record down to 25-5. As for Otay Ranch, the win was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 25-5.
Imperial does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Otay Ranch, they will challenge Bishop's at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Otay Ranch is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.9 points per game this season.
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