The Tillamook Cheesemakers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their third straight loss. They lost to St. Helens at home by a decisive 67-53 margin. Tillamook has not had much luck with St. Helens recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Despite the defeat, Tillamook saw an underclassman step up: Aubrey Hilton scored 23 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hilton has scored all season. Vivian Vogel was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Tillamook has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season. As for St. Helens, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tillamook will face off against Astoria at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Helens, they will head out on the road to take on Seaside at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Seaside presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than St. Helens in Oregon (Seaside is ranked 46th, while St. Helens is ranked 129th).
