Lady Pintos place second at Eugene Invitational

California's Holly Wolfrum drives toward the basket during the championship game at the Eugene Invitational Saturday afternoon. At left is Eugene's Kayla Adrian.
California's Holly Wolfrum drives toward the basket during the championship game at the Eugene Invitational Saturday afternoon. At left is Eugene's Kayla Adrian.

After defeating Boonville and Blair Oaks at the Eugene Basketball Invitational last week, California's varsity girls faced top-seeded Eugene in the championship game Saturday, where the #2 seeded Lady Pintos lost to host by just four points, 43-39, to finish the tourney in second place.

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Heather Hardin and Melanie Boss-Bentley

As California struggled to score in the first two quarters, Eugene jumped to a 16-4 lead at the half.

After three quarters, the Lady Eagles led 24-10. The fourth quarter, however, was a different story as California outscored Eugene 29-19. A valiant effort, just a little too late for the Lady Pintos, who ended up with the loss and second place.

"A 29-point fourth quarter can't overcome a night of off shooting," California Coach Bobby Sangster said.

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Larry Smith, Chris Dimon, Donna Smith, Jeremy and Sarah Clements and Gary Clements

For more of this story check out the Dec. 7 issue of the California Democrat.