Dos Pueblos girls basketball fell by a score of 65-42 in a non-league matchup against Hart on Thursday.
With top scorer Justine Katz sidelined due to an illness, Lia Papador and Lauren Robles led the way in scoring with nine points apiece.
Papador also spearheaded the defensive effort in the loss.
“Lia Papador was all over the floor defending at a high level, fighting for rebounds, diving for loose balls and scoring in different ways,” Chargers coach Manny Murillo said. “She was focused and ready to compete.”
The Dos Pueblos offense struggled early, scoring just six points in the first quarter. They picked it up from there, scoring double-digit points in each of the final three quarters.
However, it was too little, too late and Hart came away with the victory.
“We have some issues we need at practice in order to get back to competing at a high level,” Murillo said. “To be a championship team we have to bring championship effort every night, not just league game nights.
“Teams are starting to know how good we are this year so we have to expect everyone to bring their best when they match up against us.”
With the loss, the Chargers are now 6-2 on the season.
