El Capitan came tearing into Friday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.2 points) and they left with even more momentum. They claimed a resounding 65-28 win over the Poway Titans. The Vaqueros have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 23 points or more this season.
El Capitan got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Lilly Williams out in front who went 7 for 8 on her way to 15 points in addition to five boards and three steals. Williams has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Sample, who posted eight points in addition to nine steals and six assists.
El Capitan smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in five consecutive games.
Vaqueros
| 12/27/24 vs Poway | 65-28 |
| 12/26/24 vs Dana Hills | 47-40 |
| 12/20/24 vs Rancho Buena Vista | 53-48 |
| 12/19/24 vs Eastlake | 73-26 |
| 12/12/24 vs San Marcos | 46-36 |
| + 9 more games |
El Capitan pushed their record up to 12-2 with the win, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.9 points per game. As for Poway, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
El Capitan wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 56-53 victory against Clovis North on the 28th. As for Poway, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 61-45 loss against Dana Hills on the 28th.
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