If Del Mar was riding high fresh off their 48-25 takedown of Yerba Buena last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Del Mar Dons took a 41-27 bruising from the Saratoga Falcons on Saturday. The Dons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Falcons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
| 12/14/24 vs Saratoga | 16 |
| 12/11/24 @ Yerba Buena | 15 |
| 12/07/24 vs Oak Grove | 24 |
When it comes to explaining why Del Mar lost, don't look at Zoey Hinkle. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten boards. Hinkle's morning made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Mailey Japlit was another key player, putting up four points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Even though they lost, Del Mar smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 21 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Del Mar's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Saratoga, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Del Mar and Hill will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Saratoga, they will venture away from home to challenge Presentation at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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