Norco played a tough game on Tuesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 40-16 to the Palm Springs Indians. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 658th, while the Indians are ranked 223rd).
Palm Springs' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eiresslee Wells, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 14 boards. Wells is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down 11 or more in the last eight games she's played. Aja Walker was another key player, putting up 11 points and four steals.
Norco dropped their record down to 2-7 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Palm Springs, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-1.
Norco will be playing in front of their home fans against Katella at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Palm Springs, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Coachella Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Coachella Valley's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four contests.
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