Manny Rodriguez scored a career-high 37 points against Malibu Friday night, bolstering Carpinteria to a 60-49 victory over the visiting Sharks.
Warriors head coach John Ward said Rodriguez, who also pulled down 14 rebounds, was a perfect example of a “dominant player.”
“He was consistent throughout the game,” Ward said. “They tried to stop him but they couldn’t. He played an outstanding game”
The Warriors maintained a lead throughout, with only one scare in the fourth quarter. The Sharks were able to close the gap to 3 points, but the Warriors were able to pull out further ahead and finish the game off.
The Warriors were also helped by Kevin Lusterio, who was 7-8 at the line and had 5 assists, and Justin Alvarado and Isacc Cervantes combined for 15 rebounds.
“Alvarado and Cervantes really helped us on the defensive end,” Ward said. “It was back and forth for a while, but luckily our supporting cast did a little bit better.”
The Warriors (14-7, 3-3) next face Santa Clara on Monday.
MALIBU 49, CARPINTERIA 60
Malibu —
Sandler 3, Rosenthal 6, Johnson 4, Rotman 3, Abbott 21, Apstein 6, Mousavipour 2, Tyler 4. Totals 19, 6-15 49.
Carpinteria — Alvarado 4, Craddock 1, Kono 2, Lusterio 12, Cervantes 4, Rodriguez 37. Totals 21, 15-23 60.
Malibu………….. 12 15 13 8 —49
Carpinteria……. 18 14 16 12 —60
3-point goals —M 5 (Rosenthal 2, Sandler 1, Rotman 1, Abbott 1), C 3 (Rodriguez 2, Lusterio 1)
Total fouls —M 16, C 14
Fouled out —Abbott
Technical —Abbott
Team Records —M 0-7, 11-12, C 3-3, 14-7
