Mt. Whitney posted their closest win since December 5, 2024 on Tuesday. They skirted past the Golden West Trailblazers 45-42. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 41-32 back in December of 2024.
Mt. Whitney's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ivy Carter, who went 6 of 14 on her way to 16 points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Kaylie Mares, who posted 11 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals.
Golden West's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aniyah Venegas, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 12 boards. That was a full 38.1% of Golden West's points, marking the 17th time in a row she's had more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Thomas, who put up nine points and eight rebounds.
Pioneers
| 01/07/25 vs Golden West | 45-42 |
| 12/20/24 vs Farmersville | 40-31 |
| 12/05/24 vs Exeter | 34-32 |
| 12/03/24 vs Tulare Western | 51-47 |
Mt. Whitney's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-4. As for Golden West, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Mt. Whitney wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 69-23 defeat against El Diamante on the 9th. As for Golden West, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 38-28 loss against Porterville on the 9th.
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