Ceres had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They had to suffer through an 82-53 loss at the hands of the Hilmar Yellowjackets. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Ceres lost on Friday, don't look at Tavian Ellis. Despite the final result, he shot 73% from the field en route to 17 points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Elijah Robinson, who posted eight points and five boards.
Aaron Solorio was a one-man wrecking crew For Hilmar. as he dropped a double-double with 28 points and 11 rebounds. Those 28 points gave Solorio a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Fruth, who went 6-for-11 on his way to 20 points.
Ceres didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 57-52 victory against Delhi on the 22nd. As for Hilmar, they will face off against Grace Davis at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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