Thacher hasn't had much luck against Foothill Tech recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Toads will be home for the holidays to greet the Dragons at 5:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Thacher 23.8, Foothill Tech 28.8) so any points scored will be well earned.
On Thursday, Thacher was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 39-35 to Moorpark. The loss was the Toads' first of the season.
Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Foothill Tech's strategy against Santa Barbara on Monday. The Dragons walked away with a 35-23 win over the Dons. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Dragons.
Thacher better keep an eye on Annabella Baum. She was instrumental in Foothill Tech's win, dropping a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds. With that strong performance, Baum is now averaging an impressive 2.1 blocks per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Clara Smith, who posted 11 points along with six steals and four blocks.
Foothill Tech's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Thacher, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Thacher suffered a grim 44-22 defeat to Foothill Tech when the teams last played back in January. Will the Toads have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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