Pendleton couldn't quite beat Hillcrest on Sunday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 36-point defeat they were dealt last Saturday. The Pendleton Bulldogs fell just short of the Hillcrest Rams by a score of 40-38. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Rams recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Several Bulldogs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Annalee Crisler, who had eight points. The team also got some help courtesy of Sky Maddox, who scored six points.
Pendleton's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Hillcrest, with the victory, they broke their 14-game losing streak and moved their record to 1-1.
Pendleton's road trip will continue as they head out to face Westside at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hillcrest, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Laurens at 6:00 p.m.
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