The San Marcos girls basketball team lost to Buena, 62-47, in a Channel League tiebreaker for an automatic CIF playoff spot on Friday at Buena.

Karisma Lewis led the Bulldogs with 27 points.

Both teams were tied for fourth place at 9-5. Buena’s win gives it the automatic playoff spot.

San Marcos (14-10 overall) is expected to apply for an at-large berth in the 2AA Division. Buena is in the 3A Division.

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