Cypress Chargers Host 41st Annual Charger Classic Tournament
Cypress Falls to Moorpark in Championship
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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12 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 59 |
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8 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 45 |
Team Stats
Moorpark
| Game Statistics | Moorpark | Cypress |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (21-60) | (13-51) |
| Field Goal % | 35.0% | 25.5% |
| Rebounds | 46 | 36 |
| Assists | 11 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 23 | 19 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 21 | 13 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 4 | 3 |
| Pts in the Paint | 24 | 8 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 14 | 16 |
Game 1: Cypress 60, Grossmont 52
The Chargers kicked off the tournament with a thrilling victory over Grossmont College. In a fast-paced game that went point-for-point, Kalysa Ng sparked the momentum with a clutch assist to Chelsea Caldera for a three-pointer, giving Cypress the edge in the final five minutes. Christaesha Jackson sealed the deal with a dominant nine-point scoring run to close out the game, finishing with a double-double of 19 points and 15 rebounds.
Other key performances included:
- Chelsea Caldera: 11 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Mariah Henderson: 6 points, 11 rebounds.
Game 2: Cypress 61, Palomar 53
In the semifinals, the Chargers faced Palomar College in a hard-fought battle. Palomar's full-court press tested Cypress early, but the Chargers rallied in the final minutes. Kylah Sagale ignited the comeback with a crowd-pleasing three-pointer, giving Cypress its first lead of the game. Kalysa Ng added another critical three-pointer, extending the lead with less than a minute remaining. Free throws in the closing seconds secured the win and a spot in the championship game.
Standout performances included:
- Kylah Sagale: 10 points, 2 assists, 100% shooting from the field.
- Christaesha Jackson: Another double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds.
- Kalysa Ng: 9 points, including 3 three-pointers.
Championship Game: Cypress 45, Moorpark 60
The Chargers faced a tough Moorpark team in the championship round. Cypress opened strong with a 7-0 run but couldn't maintain the momentum as Moorpark surged ahead late in the first quarter and held the lead for the remainder of the game.
Key contributors:
- Chelsea Caldera: 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Christaesha Jackson: 7 points, 7 rebounds.
- Kylah Sagale: 3 points, 2 assists, and relentless energy off the bench.
All-Tournament Honors
Three Chargers received All-Tournament Team recognition for their outstanding performances:
UP NEXT: The Chargers will travel to LA Valley College over the December 12-14 weekend for a tournament.
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