Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Portola walked away with it. They came out on top against the El Capitan Vaqueros by a score of 57-49 on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bulldogs.
When it comes to explaining why El Capitan lost, don't look at Keira Heinricy. Despite the final result, she shot 47% from the field on her way to 24 points and five rebounds. That's the most points Heinricy has posted since back in January of 2024. Paige Worthem was another key player, going 5-for-8 to rack up 11 points.
Portola's win bumped their record up to 19-15. As for El Capitan, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 24-7 record this season.
Portola will square off against Monache at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. El Capitan does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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