Lady Pintos fight Lady Bulldogs to end, lose by two

California's Sydney Deeken fends off a Lady Bulldog during the varsity game Thursday night. Photo by April Arnett.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

The California Lady Pinto basketball teams hosted Harrisburg Thursday, where the varsity girls lost a close contest to the Lady Bulldogs (#1 ranked in Class 2), 50-48, after Harrisburg sank a last-second shot at the buzzer to secure the win.

Photo by April Arnett

Elle Miller (31) drives past a Lady Bulldog during the varsity game Thursday night at California High School. The Lady Pintos lost to Harrisburg 50-48.

California started out with a 9-5 lead after one quarter and led 19-17 at the half. After an even 14-14 third quarter, the Lady Pintos led 33-31 going into the final frame, however, the Lady Bulldogs outscored California 19-15 in the fourth quarter to secure the win.

Photo by April Arnett

California's Kaitlyn Allison drives toward the basket during the Lady Pintos' varsity game against Harrisburg Thursday at California High School.

With 6:28 left to play, Harrisburg All-Stater Chelsey Kroese sank a shot to even the score at 36-36, followed by a free throw shot that put the Lady Bulldogs ahead, 37-36.

California Democrat