Basketball

La Salle Freshman, Kaden Cortes, Scores Game-High 16 Points in Lancers’ 52-37 Victory Over Highland

Dec 04 2021 12:30:15

Girls Basketball:

La Salle won its fifth game in six tries after defeating Highland, 52-37, in a Friday evening contest.

Freshman Kaden Cortes continued the remarkable start to her high school career with a game-high 16 points.

Reese Wong and Audrey Chen chipped in 11 points apiece for the Lancers.

Eriel Banks led Highland with 11 points.

Lola Mercado finished with eight points for the Bulldogs.

Up next: The Lancers will be in action today (Saturday) against Birmingham.

The tip is set for 12:30.

Box Score:
H: 5-11-9-12-(37)
LS: 14-13-14-11-(52)

Highland scoring: Eriel Banks 11, Lola Mercado 8, Zaniyah Wyatt 7, Kayla Davenport 6, Kate Arreola 3, Athieng Bol 2

La Salle scoring: Kaden Cortes 16, Reese Wong 11, Audrey Chen 11, Avery Ward 8, Ryann Riddle 6

Records: La Salle (5-1); Highland (1-3)

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