Delano was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were beaten by the Taft Wildcats 61-20. The Tigers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-9.
Fynnley Arnold had another great game (as she tends to do), dropping a double-double with 17 points and 16 rebounds for Taft. That's the most points Arnold has posted since back in January of 2025. Kylene Nixon was another key player, shooting 56% from the field to rack up 11 points along with five boards and three steals.
Delano's loss dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Taft, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Delano will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Shafter at 6:30 p.m. on the 30th. As for Taft, they will square off against Kennedy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Thunderbirds have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
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