Carpinteria girls basketball battled but ultimately fell to Santa Maria in a non-league faceoff on Friday by a score of 53-39.
The Warriors outscored the Saints in the first (13-10) and fourth (19-17) quarters but Santa Maria dominated the middle of the game to pick up the victory.
In the second and third, the Saints held a dominant 26-7, swinging the game in their favor.
“We are still trying to figure out how to play good consistent basketball for 32 minutes,” Carpinteria coach Henry Gonzales said. “Once we do that we will be a force in league play. I was happy with our effort.”
Amarisse Camargo led the team with 16 points while Charlotte Cooney joined her in double figures with 12. Meanwhile, Jamaica Cook dominated the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Warriors (6-5, 2-1 Citrus Coast League) will take some time off and resume play on Jan. 5 on the road against Santa Paula.
