Basketball Recap: Central Catholic Triumphs

Manteca came into Tuesday's match looking for another win against Central Catholic, but Allie Abbate wouldn't allow it. The Central Catholic Raiders escaped with a win on Tuesday against the Manteca Buffaloes by the margin of a single free throw, 46-45 thanks in part to Abbate, who went 8-for-16 on her way to 23 points and four steals. She is becoming a predictor of Central Catholic's success: when she posts at least 15 points the team is undefeated (and 7-14 when she doesn't).

Mia Cardoza

Steals

02/11/25 vs Manteca	5
02/06/25 vs Mountain House	3
01/30/25 @ Oakdale	1
01/28/25 vs Patterson	3
01/21/25 @ Manteca	2
+ 4 more games

Mia Cardoza was another key player, putting up five points along with 13 rebounds and five steals. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.2 steals per game.

Manteca's loss came despite strong showings from Jaesha Dunn and Kalaja Reese. Dunn posted seven points in addition to eight boards and three steals, while Reese put up six points and six steals. Reese is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last nine games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Talia Shelbourne, who earned eight points along with six rebounds and three steals.

Central Catholic's win bumped their record up to 10-14. As for Manteca, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 8-17 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central Catholic will head out to take on Sierra at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sierra has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games. As for Manteca, they are taking a road trip to square off against East Union at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. East Union will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Manteca surely won't give up without a fight.