The Brea Olinda Wildcats's seven-game losing streak came to an end on Wednesday. They slipped by La Costa Canyon 47-46. The win was just what Brea Olinda needed coming off of a 63-43 defeat in their prior contest.
Brea Olinda's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Liz Han, who scored 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Maya Sanborn, who scored 12 points.
Ali DiBenedetto and Keira Colestock certainly did their best on Wednesday to try and avoid the loss. DiBenedetto scored 15 points, while Colestock scored 13 points. The contest was Colestock's sixth in a row with at least ten points. Skye Snider was another key contributor, scoring seven points.
Brea Olinda's win bumped their record up to 4-9. As for La Costa Canyon, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Brea Olinda's road trip will continue as they head out to face Pinole Valley at 12:00 p.m. on December 28, 2023. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in California (Pinole Valley is ranked 369th, while Brea Olinda is ranked 368th). La Costa Canyon won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against University at 1:30 p.m. on December 28, 2023.
