Oceanside is 2-8 against Torrey Pines since December of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Oceanside Pirates will look to defend their home court against the Torrey Pines Falcons at 5:30 p.m. That match will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Martina Griffin and Lily Oliva.
On Wednesday, Oceanside lost to Rancho Buena Vista on the road by a 60-45 margin. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 416th, while the Longhorns are ranked 159th).
Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Torrey Pines' strategy against Sage Creek on Wednesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Torrey Pines blew Sage Creek out of the water with a 69-21 final score. The Falcons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 games by 21 points or more this season.
Torrey Pines' win came from a few key players Oceanside will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Averi Kwok, who posted nine points and five steals. Another player making a difference was Roma Panchal, who had 12 points.
Torrey Pines smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in nine consecutive contests.
Torrey Pines' win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-7. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.1 points per game. As for Oceanside, they now have a losing record at 11-12.
Oceanside was taken down by Torrey Pines 70-34 when the teams last played two weeks ago. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Kwok, who went 5 for 6 en route to 15 points and three steals. Now that Oceanside knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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