Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Kate Cheng and Fiona Mccormick Lead Laguna Beach to Victory

Breakers

Margin (Wins)

12/28/24 vs Desert Chapel	55
12/26/24 vs Calipatria	40
12/12/24 vs Orange	39
12/27/24 vs Banning	39
12/03/24 @ Cabrillo	34

Laguna Beach's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They were the clear victor by a 49-26 margin over the University Trojans. The Breakers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 23 points or more this season.

Leading Laguna Beach to victory were Fiona McCormick and Kate Cheng. McCormick dropped a double-double on 21 points and 17 boards, while Cheng posted 20 points. McCormick is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last seven games she's played.

University's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Asha Highsmith, who scored eight points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Julia Holmes, who earned three points and six rebounds.

Laguna Beach is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season. As for University, they dropped their record down to 6-17 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laguna Beach will welcome Capistrano Valley Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Laguna Beach sitting on four straight wins and Capistrano Valley Christian on three. As for University, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Northwood at 5:30 p.m. University is facing Northwood at the right time seeing as Northwood is stuck on a six-game losing streak.