Lady Elks Take on Caltech

Pasadena, CA – The Stanton Lady Elks (0-3) battled through a challenging non-conference game last night against the Cal Tech Beavers (1-3), ultimately falling 75-30. Despite the result, the Elks demonstrated tenacity and saw several key players step up with determined efforts on the court.

Rebounding Effort Shines

The Lady Elks excelled on the glass, pulling down an impressive 39 total rebounds for the game, demonstrating strong interior effort.

Key individual performances for Stanton included:

• Teagan Cohen (#02): Led the rebounding effort with 9 boards (3 offensive, 6 defensive) and also contributed a team-high in minutes for a starter (29).

• Melissa Castro (#01): Was the team's leading scorer with 9 points and tied for second in rebounding with 8 (3 offensive, 5 defensive).

• Sophie Sharp (#05): Provided a strong presence off the bench, adding 5 points and 6 rebounds in her 32 minutes of play.

By the Numbers:

• Shooting Composure: The Elks showed the potential to get to the free-throw line, attempting 13 shots from the charity stripe.

• Defensive Intensity: The team was active on defense, recording 3 steals on the night.

While the team struggled with shooting percentage and turnovers, the hard work and competitive spirit shown on the boards and from the free-throw line are positive indicators for the Lady Elks as they continue to gain experience early in the season.