By Casey Sublette
Staff Writer
The Mira Costa girls basketball team came up short on the road against the Palos Verdes Sea Kings on Feb. 9. The Mustangs played from behind all game but were in it until the end, losing 36-33, making their record 12-16 overall and 2-8 in Bay League.
“We played very well defensively,” coach Miranda Biteler said. “We created a lot of turnovers and didn’t give them easy baskets.”
The Mustangs started off strong in the first quarter, but the Sea Kings started to pull away in the second quarter. After the half, Costa stepped up its game but could not go ahead.
“It is always hard to lose by three points,” sophomore Shaylyn Austin said. “It really shows how every single possession counts.”
Freshman Meghan Peneueta was the scoring leader with 22 points and six rebounds. Sophomore Camille Mills helped out with four points, four rebounds and three steals.
The girls’ first CIF game will be played on the road against powerhouse Adolfo Camarillo tomorrow.
“We are very excited going into the playoffs,” Biteler said.
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