It's playoff time, and Otay Ranch had no trouble coming through when it counted. They managed a 49-45 win over the Imperial Tigers on Wednesday. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.

Mackenzie Daffron
02/26/25 @ Imperial | 18 |
02/22/25 vs West Hills | 3 |
02/19/25 vs Vista | 9 |
02/13/25 vs Eastlake | 12 |
02/11/25 @ Chula Vista | 14 |
+ 45 more games |
It was another big night for Mackenzie Daffron, who posted 18 points along with eight boards and three steals. That's the most points she has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Maleah Porch, who put up 12 points and seven rebounds.
Otay Ranch smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive contests.
Elynna Jimenez and Nayeli Cardona certainly did their best on Wednesday to avoid the loss. Jimenez had 16 points, while Cardona scored 16 points. The matchup was Jimenez's fourth in a row with at least 16 points.
Otay Ranch's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 25-5. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 22 points. As for Imperial, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 25-5.
Looking ahead, Otay Ranch will face off against Bishop's at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Bishop's will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Otay Ranch surely won't give up without a fight. Imperial does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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