California Pintos battle at Courtwarming to lasso Eldon Mustangs 49-46

Phillip Longan is fouled while attempting a basket during the first quarter of California's Courtwarming game against Eldon. At left is California's Aaron Jones and at right is Eldon's John Hall (31).
Phillip Longan is fouled while attempting a basket during the first quarter of California's Courtwarming game against Eldon. At left is California's Aaron Jones and at right is Eldon's John Hall (31).

The Pintos hosted Eldon for California's 2011 Courtwarming Friday night, where the varsity boys won a hard-fought battle, 49-46.

California led 11-8 after the first quarter, however, Eldon turned up the heat in the second quarter to outscore the Pintos 17-8 to lead 25-19 at the half. California came out stronger in the second half, outscoring the Mustangs 12-10 in the third quarter and 18-11 in the fourth to secure the win.

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Brandy Willis and Amy Giovannitti

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Jesse Evans, Amberly Erwin and Nathan Garner

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For more of this story check out the Feb. 16 issue of the California Democrat.