The Carpinteria girls basketball team set up a Thursday night showdown with rival Bishop Diego on Tuesday by defeating Grace Brethren 40-21.
The Warriors improve to 6-3 in the Frontier League and can tie the Cardinals for second place in Thursday’s final regular-season game. Whatever the outcome, Carpinteria is heading to the playoffs after Tuesday’s win.
Amanda Burch had a game-high 16 points with eight rebounds. Caitlin Wallace added nine points and seven rebounds. Senior Nalani Evans-Gonda recorded a season-high six points.
It was a tight contest until the Warriors dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Lancers 14-2 during that span.
Warriors coach Dan Mercer said Sierra Freeman had a lot to do with that by being especially effective in the half-court press.
CARPINTERIA 40, GRACE BRETHREN 21
GRACE BRETHREN – Garcia 5, Brooks 2, Kaloi 5, Frtiz 1, Connley 8. Totals – 7, 6-19, 21
CARPINTERIA – Pearce 2, Freeman 1, Wallace 9, Evans 6, Burch 16, Diaz 4, Guerrero 2. Totals – 13, 11-18, 40
Grace Brethren 4 7 2 8 – 21
Carpinteria 8 9 14 9 – 40
3-pointers – GB 1 (Connley), C 1 (Burch). Total Fouls – GB 16, C 17.
