It was fun while it lasted, but Chino's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Saturday. They took a 54-50 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Summit SkyHawks. The Cowboys were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the SkyHawks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Despite the defeat, Chino saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Tess Oldenburg earned 21 points plus eight rebounds and two blocks. Oldenburg is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in the last 20 games she's played dating back to last season. Natalia Becerra was another key player, posting nine points along with six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Chino smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Having lost for the first time this season, Chino fell to 3-1. As for Summit, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chino will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Silverado at 5:30 p.m. on December 4th. Summit will also get a bit of a break before their next game: they'll face off against Diamond Ranch at 5:00 p.m. on December 4th.
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