The Orcutt Academy Spartans scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 77-61 victory over Righetti. With that victory, Orcutt Academy brought their scoring average up to 51 points per game.
Orcutt Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elizabeth Johnson, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 25 rebounds. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last eight games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashley Barrientos, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten assists.
The win got Orcutt Academy back to even at 12-12. As for Righetti, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-11.
Orcutt Academy will head out on the road to take on Nipomo at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Orcutt Academy is facing Nipomo at the right time seeing as Nipomo is stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Righetti, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Arroyo Grande at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Arroyo Grande presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Righetti in California (Arroyo Grande is ranked 104th, while Righetti is ranked 237th).
