Laguna Creek suffered their biggest defeat since December 10, 2024 on Monday. They lost 66-43 to the Monterey Trail Mustangs. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 330th, while the Mustangs are ranked 112th).
When it comes to explaining why Laguna Creek lost, don't look at Avaya Warner. Despite the final result, she posted six points along with 11 rebounds and eight steals. Another player making a difference was Jestine Tofi, who had nine points and seven boards.
Even though they lost, Laguna Creek smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 21 consecutive matchups.
Monterey Trail was led to victory by Alia Wilson and Dalis Blackshire. Wilson went 6-for-10 to rack up 17 points and four steals, while Blackshire went 6-for-11 en route to 16 points. Wilson has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 22 times she's played. Sydney Wilson was another key player, putting up six points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Laguna Creek's loss dropped their record down to 15-9. As for Monterey Trail, the win was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-5.
Laguna Creek didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 52-31 victory against Cosumnes Oaks on the 5th. As for Monterey Trail, they have also already played their next contest, a 50-34 win against Vista del Lago on the 5th.
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