It was a proper cat-fight when Calistoga faced off against Clear Lake on Thursday. The Wildcats received a blow as they fell 58-42 to the Cardinals. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 786th, while the Cardinals are ranked 353rd).
Despite the loss, Calistoga saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Armando Torres posted seven points.
Clear Lake's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Zane McAuley led the charge by putting up 16 points and three steals. Tony Moreno was another key player, posting seven points and six boards.
Calistoga's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Clear Lake, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-1.
Calistoga wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 61-30 loss against St. Helena on the 13th. As for Clear Lake, they have also already played their next matchup, a 67-21 victory against Technology on the 12th.
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