The Castilleja Gators will venture away from home to take on the Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Castilleja is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Harker just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 53-35 bruising from the Eagles. The match marked the Gators' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Crystal Springs Uplands lost to King's Academy at home by a 58-41 margin on Thursday. The Gryphons have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Castilleja will need focus on slowing down Casey Louie, one of several Crystal Springs Uplands players who made an impact when they last played. She went 6 for 15 en route to 21 points and eight rebounds. Mia Samaan-Molinero was another key player, putting up 15 points and eight boards.
Castilleja's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 14-3. As for Crystal Springs Uplands, their loss dropped their record down to 7-6.
Castilleja strolled past Crystal Springs Uplands in their previous matchup back in January by a score of 56-40. The rematch might be a little tougher for Castilleja since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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