Caitlin Wallace scored a game-high 22 points for the Carpinteria girls basketball team in a 44-43 non-league victory over Hueneme, but it was the Warriors team that put together an 11-0 run at near the end of the game to capture the come-from-behind win.
With Carpinteria trailing 33-40 and five minutes left on the clock, five different Warriors scored to take a four-point lead over the Vikings. Myriah Diaz put on the finishing touch with a driving layup for a 44-40 lead.
Hueneme had one final gasp, getting within one with a free throw to tie it but it was missed.
Carpinteria improves to 8-5 and plays on Friday at home against Thacher.
Warriors head coach Dan Mercer said a big reason they were able to rally was the defense from Nicole Pearce. The senior shut down Hueneme’s leading scorer in Anyessa Riley, who had 17 points through the first 2 1/2 quarters but none after that.
Carpinteria did a good job of taking care of the ball with only nine turnovers. The rebound advantage was also impressive, 27 to Hueneme’s 13.
CARPINTERIA 44, HUENEME 43
HUENEME – Hernandez 4, Magner 8, Conde 13, Riley 17, James 1. Totals 10, 8-11, 43
CARPINTERIA – Pearce 5, Wallace 22, Evans-Gonsa 2, Burch 12, Diaz 3. Totals – 10, 6-8, 44
Hueneme 12 11 12 8 – 43
Carpinteria 15 8 10 11 – 44
3-pointers – H 5 (Riley 4, Magner), C 6 ( Wallace 4, Pearce, Burch). Total Fouls – H 12, C 14.
27-13 rebound advantage
only 9 turnovers against pressing team
