Basketball Recap: Marley Young's Big Game Can't Quite Lead College Park over Benicia

College Park played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They came up short against the Benicia Panthers, falling 59-39. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 773rd, while the Panthers are ranked 234th).

Several Falcons players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Marley Young, who posted ten points and six boards. What's more, Young also racked up two assists, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sarah Samhan, who had five points and six rebounds.

College Park has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season. As for Benicia, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 11-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. College Park will head out to take on Concord at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Benicia, they will head out on the road to face off against Mt. Diablo at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Benicia is facing Mt. Diablo at the right time seeing as Mt. Diablo is stuck on a three-game losing streak.