Buzz off! Hornets snap 9 game losing streak to Central
Marcella Lyerly's double-double helps Calipatria edge by Central 32-30 on Wednesday night
EL CENTRO, Calif. ( KYMA, KECY-TV ) - Central's star senior guard Moyra Garcia was out with the flu on Wednesday night and the Calipatria Hornets took full advantage. The Hornets started the game on a 16-2 run. Central would storm back to make the game close in the end. Trailing by two points with :30 seconds to play, the Spartans had numerous chances to tie and take the lead. Most notably was a three point try by senior Briana Martin that hit the side of the rim. Calipatria senior Audrey Zendejas came up with the ball and eventually was fouled by Central with :04 seconds remaining. The Hornets would then run out the clock and hang on to a 32-30 win.
The win for Calipatria snapped a nine game losing streak to Central dating back to 2019. Just last season, Calipatria lost to Central fives times in a row. Senior Luna Cervantes paced the Hornets with 12 points, senior Marcella Lylery added 10 points and 11 rebounds. For Lyerly, it was her fifth double-double on the season.
The win improves Calipatria to 5-4 on the season. The Hornets are back in action tonight against Castle Park.
Central drops to 2-4 and next travel to Yuma Catholic on Monday, December 12th.
