CR Women’s Triumph Over Feather River, Men’s Struggle Against Golden Eagles
The College of the Redwoods (CR) women’s and men’s basketball teams squared off against Feather River in a set of games that really put their grit and skill on display. The women’s team pulled out a 69-61 win, while the men ran into trouble and dropped their game 78-65 to the undefeated Golden Eagles.
Let’s dig into what happened in these matchups—who stepped up, what worked, and what’s next for both squads.
CR Women’s Basketball: A Hard-Fought Victory
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CR’s women’s basketball team grabbed a big win over Feather River, bumping their overall record to 11-9 and their Golden Valley Conference (GVC) record to 3-1. The start was a bit sluggish, but they shook it off and stormed ahead, building a 20-point lead by halftime.
Feather River didn’t fold, though—they came back strong in the third quarter. Still, CR hung on and sealed the win.
Key Players and Performances
Nora Talty led the way with 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists. Itzel Torres chipped in with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Mayleah Jackson added 11 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Paityn Erlenbush rounded things out with 11 points and 2 boards.
Strategies and Game Dynamics
Head coach Bree Northern talked about how much focus and prep mattered for this one. The team couldn’t get much going at first, but then they rattled off three straight threes and suddenly had all the momentum.
On defense, CR pressed Feather River, forced turnovers, and turned those into easy baskets. Northern gave her team credit for digging in defensively, which really set the tone in the first half.
Feather River came out after halftime with a new burst, pressing CR and hitting tough shots. Even so, CR kept their cool and didn’t let the pressure get to them.
Northern pointed out how her players’ leadership and calm in the clutch made a difference when things got tense.
Looking Ahead
CR’s women are still in the mix for the conference championship. Big games are coming up against Lassen, Shasta, and unbeaten Butte.
Northern says staying composed, playing tough defense, and sticking together will be key. The road ahead looks tough, but if they bring their best, they’ve got a shot at the title.
CR Men’s Basketball: A Tough Battle
The CR men’s team ran into a serious challenge with Feather River. Both teams came in 3-0 in the GVC, but CR couldn’t keep up in the end and lost 78-65.
That snapped their four-game win streak and left them at 14-8 overall. The first half was tight, but things unraveled after halftime.
Key Players and Performances
Cody Whitmer led CR with 16 points and showed he can handle the spotlight. Alfonso Medina scored 12, and Marcos Rosales added 11.
Kaden Erlenbush and Nate Sweet both finished with 10 points each.
Strategies and Game Dynamics
Head coach Justin Claus said the team felt good about their plan and execution in the first half. They went into halftime down just one, 41-40.
But Feather River turned up the pressure in the second half. Their press and physical style wore CR down, and mistakes piled up.
Claus admitted the team just couldn’t keep up the intensity for the whole game. Fatigue set in, and CR lost some of their composure and focus.
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Still, Claus singled out Whitmer for stepping up when things got tough, hitting big shots when they needed them.
Looking Ahead
Next up, CR’s men go on the road to face Lassen. Claus expects Lassen to throw a defensive zone at them, which will really test CR’s shooting.
He says this road trip is huge for their conference title hopes. Claus sounds optimistic about a rematch with Feather River if they can clean up their mistakes and get tougher physically.
The team needs to take care of business in these next games to lock in a good playoff seed. They’ll be focusing on making adjustments and getting ready for the second half of the conference schedule.
Conclusion
The College of the Redwoods’ basketball teams showed real grit in their recent games against Feather River. The women’s team pulled off a hard-earned win.
The men’s team faced a tough opponent and took a loss, but they’re still looking ahead with hope. Big games are coming up, so both teams have to step up and give it everything they’ve got.
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