Gil’s 22 paces Santa Barbara past San Marcos

The Santa Barbara High girls basketball followed Ivette Gil’s 22 points to a 55-26 victory over San Marcos on Thursday at home.

The Dons also received excellent play from their guard Sylvia Hoover and Melissa Lemus in the win. Nine of the 11 players on the team recorded points in the game.

Santa Barbara is fighting for third place in the Channel League which would earn them an automatic spot in the playoffs. The Dons are also in contention for an at-large bid into the postseason based on their 14-10 overall record.

The team is 2-4 in league play, and will play next on Monday at home against Dos Pueblos.