Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only the Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons walked away with it. They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat the Pumas 67-29 at home. Crystal Springs Uplands' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Crystal Springs Uplands' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Raelyn Dela cruz led the charge by dropping a double-double on 18 points and 14 steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Dela cruz has scored all season. Maile Bateman was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with seven assists and five steals.
Crystal Springs Uplands pushed their record up to 9-12 with that win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.7 points per game. As for Pacific Collegiate, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost ten of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.
Crystal Springs Uplands will take on Castilleja at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Castilleja will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Crystal Springs Uplands surely won't give up without a fight. Pacific Collegiate does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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