December 9, 2024

Cypress Chargers Host 41st Annual Charger Classic Tournament

Cypress Falls to Moorpark in Championship

Moorpark

7-3

Cypress

7-3

Final

Moorpark 7-3

Cypress 7-3

CYPRESS, CA - The 41st Annual Charger Classic Tournament, hosted by Cypress College Women's Basketball, brought together an impressive lineup of competitive teams, including East LA, Merced, Moorpark, Grossmont, Reedley, Palomar, and Citrus.

Game 1: Cypress 60, Grossmont 52

The Chargers kicked off the tournament with a thrilling victory over Grossmont College. In a fast-paced game that went point-for-point, Kalysa Ng sparked the momentum with a clutch assist to Chelsea Caldera for a three-pointer, giving Cypress the edge in the final five minutes. Christaesha Jackson sealed the deal with a dominant nine-point scoring run to close out the game, finishing with a double-double of 19 points and 15 rebounds.

Other key performances included:

Chelsea Caldera: 11 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists.
Mariah Henderson: 6 points, 11 rebounds.

Game 2: Cypress 61, Palomar 53

In the semifinals, the Chargers faced Palomar College in a hard-fought battle. Palomar's full-court press tested Cypress early, but the Chargers rallied in the final minutes. Kylah Sagale ignited the comeback with a crowd-pleasing three-pointer, giving Cypress its first lead of the game. Kalysa Ng added another critical three-pointer, extending the lead with less than a minute remaining. Free throws in the closing seconds secured the win and a spot in the championship game.

Standout performances included:

Kylah Sagale: 10 points, 2 assists, 100% shooting from the field.
Christaesha Jackson: Another double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds.
Kalysa Ng: 9 points, including 3 three-pointers.

Championship Game: Cypress 45, Moorpark 60

The Chargers faced a tough Moorpark team in the championship round. Cypress opened strong with a 7-0 run but couldn't maintain the momentum as Moorpark surged ahead late in the first quarter and held the lead for the remainder of the game.

Key contributors:

Chelsea Caldera: 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists.
Christaesha Jackson: 7 points, 7 rebounds.
Kylah Sagale: 3 points, 2 assists, and relentless energy off the bench.

All-Tournament Honors

Three Chargers received All-Tournament Team recognition for their outstanding performances:

UP NEXT: The Chargers will travel to LA Valley College over the December 12-14 weekend for a tournament.

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