Crystal Springs Uplands lost against Castilleja back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons took a hard 42-23 fall against the Castilleja Gators. While losing is never fun, the Gryphons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 573rd, while the Gators are ranked 126th).
Despite the defeat, Crystal Springs Uplands saw an underclassman step up: freshman Casey Louie posted 17 points and five rebounds.
Castilleja got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Antonia Vlahos out in front who went 5 for 9 en route to 10 points in addition to eight boards and three steals. Vlahos has been hot for a while, having posted three or more steals the last ten times she's played. Poppy Scott also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assists of the season.
Crystal Springs Uplands has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season. As for Castilleja, their record now sits at 15-3.
Crystal Springs Uplands will square off against Harker at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Castilleja, they will challenge Eastside College Prep at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Eastside College Prep's defense has only allowed 27.2 points per game this season, so Castilleja's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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