Cleveland lost against El Camino Real back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Cleveland Cavaliers received a blow as they fell 60-42 to the El Camino Real Royals. While losing is never fun, the Cavaliers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 714th, while the Royals are ranked 186th).
It was another big night for Laila Bowens, who dropped a triple-double on 23 points, ten rebounds, and ten steals for El Camino Real. Bowens has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 13 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Taryn Watrin, who posted eight points along with 11 boards and six steals.
Cleveland has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for El Camino Real, they pushed their record up to 10-11 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cleveland will host Taft at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Cleveland is facing Taft at the right time seeing as Taft is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for El Camino Real, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Birmingham at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Birmingham's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last ten contests.
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