After upsetting No. 23 state-ranked College of the Redwoods on Thursday, West Hills College Coalinga couldn't keep the momentum going and suffered a pair of losses to close out the Coach Tregs Classic in Eureka.
The Falcons were edged 65-62 on Friday by Shasta College and wrapped up the tourney with another narrow defeat, falling 82-78 to Southwestern Oregon Community College on Saturday.
Jabari Merritt continued his impressive season. He totaled 23 points and 8 rebounds against Shasta and put up another 23 points and had 9 rebounds with 5 assists vs. Southwestern Oregon.
Tyrell Edwards and Fredery Cuello both scored 8 points each against Shasta. Cuello matched Merritt against Southwestern Oregon, as he poured in 23 points to go with 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
Devion Edwards posted his first double-double of the season, as he totaled 10 points and 12 rebounds against Southwestern Oregon.
West Hills Coalinga fell to 3-7 and returns to tournament action on Friday (Dec. 10) when the Falcons will compete at the two-day Modesto Junior College Tournament. WHCC is set to face Lassen Community College in its opener at 7 p.m.
West Hills closes out Coach Treggs Classic with narrow losses
Shasta
65
West Hills Coalinga
62
Final | 1 | 2 | T |
---|---|---|---|
Shasta | 29 | 36 | 65 |
West Hills Coalinga | 26 | 36 | 62 |
Southwestern Oregon
82
West Hills Coalinga
78
Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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Southwestern Oregon | 40 | 42 | 82 |
West Hills Coalinga | 34 | 44 | 78 |
Posted: Dec 04, 2021