El Camino Real proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 23) but on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 44-41 victory over the Culver City Centaurs. The win was all the more spectacular given the Royals' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 253rd, while the Centaurs are ranked 124th).
El Camino Real was led to victory by Amirah Smith and Laila Bowens. Smith went 5 for 10 en route to 15 points plus six rebounds and three steals, while Bowens had 13 points along with two steals and two blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Emani Thompson, who posted five points.
El Camino Real's record is now 3-7. As for Culver City, they moved to 4-2 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
El Camino Real will take on Oaks Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Culver City, they and Bishop Alemany will face off at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday without much rest after finishing up games yesterday.
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