It was a proper cat-fight when Elsinore faced off against Perris on Friday. The Elsinore Tigers narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Perris Panthers 40-38. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since December 29, 2023.
| 12/13/24 @ Perris | 21 |
| 01/05/24 @ Vista del Lago | 19 |
| 12/15/23 @ Linfield Christian | 19 |
| 11/22/24 vs Pacifica Christian/Orange County | 17 |
| 12/10/24 @ Chaparral | 17 |
Elsinore was led to victory by Ashirah Williams and Niara Smith. Williams almost dropped a double-double on 21 points and nine steals, while Smith posted six points in addition to seven rebounds and six blocks. Those 21 points gave Williams a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Chayce Mccoy, who put up eight points and five steals.
The victory made it two in a row for Elsinore and bumps their season record up to 4-8. As for Perris, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-5.
Elsinore will host Liberty at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Perris, they will venture away from home to take on Vista del Lago at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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