With a playoff win on the line, Santa Ynez rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They secured a 44-40 W over the Serra Cavaliers.
Among those leading the charge was Rylan Agin, who posted 15 points and five boards. Jasmine Juarez was another key player, putting up six points and three steals.
Serra's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kali Carter, who scored 11 points. What's more, Carter also posted a 36% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's achieved since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Mariyah Lewis, who earned 11 points.
Pirates
| 03/04/25 vs Serra | 44-40 |
| 02/20/25 vs Torres | 49-42 |
| 02/18/25 vs Coalinga | 48-33 |
| 02/14/25 vs Pioneer Valley | 52-33 |
| 02/04/25 vs Lompoc | 48-30 |
Santa Ynez's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-11. As for Serra, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-14.
Santa Ynez didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 53-29 loss against Granada Hills Charter on the 6th. Serra does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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