The Taft Wildcats's four-game losing streak came to an end on Wednesday. They blew past Nipomo 66-33 on the road. The result was nothing new for Taft, who have now won four games by 22 points or more so far this season.
Taft's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Blaine Neudorf, who scored 22 points along with seven rebounds. The game was Neudorf's ninth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Chase Phillips, who scored 12 points along with nine rebounds.
Taft's win bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Nipomo, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Taft won't have much time to rest: their next match is against San Luis Obispo Classical Academy at 1:30 p.m. on December 28, 2023. San Luis Obispo Classical Academy is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. Nipomo won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Morro Bay at 10:30 a.m. on December 28, 2023. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in California (Morro Bay is ranked 954th, while Nipomo is ranked 972nd).