January 17, 2025

Chargers Surge Past Tigers With Strong Team Performance

Chargers Get Second Straight Conference Win

Riverside

9-11, 0-4

Cypress

13-7, 2-2

Final

Riverside 9-11, 0-4

Cypress 13-7, 2-2

CYPRESS, CA – The Chargers won a hard-fought game against the Tigers, 61-52 on Friday night.

The game began with both teams trading baskets in a closely contested first quarter, with Cypress edging out a slim 21-19 lead.

The Chargers came out strong in the second quarter, opening with an 11-2 run that gave them their largest lead of the game. However, Riverside responded, narrowing the gap to 37-33 by halftime.

Cypress took control of the game in the third quarter. A late 5-2 run, sparked by a key layup from forward Mariah Henderson, put the Chargers up by nine heading into the final period.

Key Contributors were Kalysa Ng with a team-high 13 points and Christaesha Jackson who led with team with 19 rebounds. The Chargers' dominance on the boards was a decisive factor, as they out-rebounded the Tigers 42-26.

UP NEXT: The Chargers host Saddleback College on Friday, January 24^th at 6:00pm.

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