Hilmar was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 50-48 heartbreaker at the hands of the Orestimba Warriors. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Yellowjackets have suffered against the Warriors since December 28, 2018.

Aaron Solorio
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Despite the loss, Hilmar still got an impressive performance from Aaron Solorio, who went 8 of 14 en route to 18 points in addition to eight rebounds and five blocks. Solorio is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. Cohen Felber was another key player, putting up nine points along with seven boards and three steals.
Devon Bell continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Orestimba, dropping a double-double on 23 points and 12 rebounds. The dominant performance gave Bell a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Mathew Wales, who posted ten points.
Hilmar's defeat dropped their record down to 7-18. As for Orestimba, their victory bumped their record up to 7-17.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Hughson the next time they take the court. Orestimba will head out to face Hughson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Hilmar will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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