Thousand Oaks and Ventura squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Thousand Oaks had to settle for second. They lost 63-40 to the Ventura Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Lancers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 113th, while the Cougars are ranked 17th).
Thousand Oaks lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Raquel Daringer, who posted 15 points in addition to seven boards and three steals. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Dori Lawrence, who scored ten points.
Even though they lost, Thousand Oaks smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 23 consecutive games.
Ventura got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kailee Staniland out in front who almost dropped a double-double with 23 points and nine assists. Emily Rea was another key player, going 5-for-11 en route to 18 points.
Thousand Oaks' defeat dropped their record down to 19-8. As for Ventura, their win bumped their record up to 26-3.
Thousand Oaks does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ventura, they will face off against Crean Lutheran at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Ventura's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last eight matches.
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