The Webb Schools Gauls waltzed into their match on Tuesday with three straight wins but they left with four. They came out on top against Western Christian by a score of 40-27. That's another feather in the cap for The Webb Schools, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
The Webb Schools' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Xajani Badkar, who scored 13 points along with nine steals and six rebounds. Badkar is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 14 games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Geniya Parker, who scored eight points along with 14 rebounds and three steals.
Despite the defeat, Western Christian saw an underclassman step up: Hannah Yamamoto scored ten points along with two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Yamamoto has scored all season.
Western Christian struggled to work together and finished the game with only three assists. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as The Webb Schools posted 12 assists.
The Webb Schools is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 8-8 record this season. As for Western Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-17.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. The Webb Schools will take on San Gabriel Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. San Gabriel Academy will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak. As for Western Christian, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Avalon at 1:30 p.m.
