It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bishop had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They enjoyed a cozy 56-37 victory over the Calexico Bulldogs. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 137th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 796th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ayla Johnson
| 02/19/25 vs Calexico | 7 |
| 01/15/25 vs Cathedral Catholic | 5 |
| 12/28/23 @ Mission Vista | 5 |
| 01/08/25 vs Helix | 4 |
| 12/13/24 @ Sage Creek | 4 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Bishop's to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ayla Johnson, who to rack up 15 points in addition to seven steals and five rebounds. The dominant performance gave Johnson a new career-high in steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Margo Leong, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 14 boards.
Bishop's smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Calexico's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Evalyn Rubio, who posted 11 points, and Leslie Herrera, who put up ten points. Jolette Duran was another key player, putting up five points.
Bishop's win bumped their record up to 17-11. As for Calexico, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-18 record this season.
Bishop's wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 70-47 victory against University City on the 22nd. Calexico does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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