Hilmar is 0-8 against Orestimba since December of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Hilmar Yellowjackets will look to defend their home court against the Orestimba Warriors at 5:30 p.m. The two teams were dealt some close losses in their previous games and are determined not to let this one get away.
Hilmar came up into this matchup off a tough 21-point loss on Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Sonora by a score of 39-36 on Tuesday. The Yellowjackets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Orestimba didn't have quite enough to beat Ripon on Tuesday and fell 41-38.
Hilmar will have to keep a close watch on Ashlynn Bell and Olivia Gray, a pair of players who had a big impact on Orestimba's prior game. Bell dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten boards, while Gray went 5 for 9 on her way to 11 points and five rebounds. Those 20 points gave Bell a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Natalie Corella, who posted four points and five boards.
Hilmar's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Orestimba, their loss dropped their record down to 9-7.
Hilmar came up short against Orestimba in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 43-31. Will Hilmar have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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