Bishop Diego had only three players score but it was enough to beat Thacher, 49-27, in the first game of the Cardinals’ Bird Cage Classic girls basketball tournament on Wednesday.
Jordyn Lilly paced the Bishop offense with 23 points, 9 rebounds and six assists. She also had eight steals. Hannah Rogers was a force in the paint, scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. The other Cardinal to score was Ann Ventajado with six points.
Coach Jeff Burich said he was pleased how his team played man-to-man defense, especially in the second half.
The Cardinals return to action on Thursday at 7 p.m. against Cabrillo, which beat Santa Clara by 10 points.
