Mission College Prep's game on Tuesday was all tied up 18-18 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They received a blow as they fell 54-39 to the Orcutt Academy Spartans. The Royals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lillie Parish
| 02/04/25 @ Orcutt Academy | 16 |
| 02/06/24 @ Santa Maria | 14 |
| 01/31/25 @ St. Joseph | 12 |
| 01/28/25 vs Morro Bay | 12 |
| 01/17/25 vs Orcutt Academy | 10 |
Despite the defeat, Mission College Prep had strong showings from Makanani Guy, who went 7 for 15 to rack up 18 points and six boards, and Lillie Parish, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 16 rebounds. Those 16 rebounds gave Parish a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Gwen Nelson, who posted seven points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Even though they lost, Mission College Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matchups.
Elizabeth Johnson was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 25 points and 15 rebounds for Orcutt Academy. Johnson's evening made it 30 games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points. Iraya Bell-Jackson was another key player, putting up eight points and six boards.
Mission College Prep's loss dropped their record down to 11-10. As for Orcutt Academy, they pushed their record up to 18-4 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Mission College Prep wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 56-23 win against Righetti on the 7th. As for Orcutt Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 51-43 victory against Arroyo Grande on the 7th.
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