Whittier had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Santa Fe Chiefs 45-42. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cardinals have posted since January 26, 2024.
Whittier got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Olivia Alvares out in front who went 7 for 15 on her way to 18 points and five rebounds. Alvares is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. Kassandra Mendoza was another key player, putting up nine points and four steals.
Cardinals
| 01/31/25 @ Santa Fe | 16 |
| 12/06/24 vs Huntington Beach | 16 |
| 12/09/24 vs Bolsa Grande | 15 |
| 12/03/24 vs Wiseburn- Da Vinci | 13 |
| 12/07/24 vs Sunny Hills | 13 |
Whittier smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Santa Fe lost on Friday despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Samantha Leon, who went 6 of 15 en route to 13 points and seven boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexa Gonzalez, who posted five points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
Whittier's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 9-15. As for Santa Fe, they moved to 20-3 with that loss, which also ended their eight-game winning streak.
Whittier will challenge California at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Santa Fe, they will take on El Rancho at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Santa Fe is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.7 points per game this season.
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