January 17, 2025

Chargers Fall to District Rivals Fullerton Hornets, 62-47

Chargers' Defensive Effort Falls Short Against Rival Hornets

Fullerton

17-2, 6-1

Cypress

15-5, 5-2

Final

Fullerton 17-2, 6-1

Cypress 15-5, 5-2

CYPRESS, CA - The Cypress Chargers men's basketball team fell to district rivals, the Fullerton Hornets, 62-47, in a challenging matchup.

The game opened with the Chargers trailing early, but they mounted a defensive stand, holding the Hornets to just 10 points over a four-minute stretch. A three-pointer by Isaiah Valenzuela brought the Chargers within one, 10-9. Defensively, the Chargers showed flashes of promise, forcing 13 turnovers and nabbing six steals. However, Cypress struggled to sustain the momentum as Fullerton regained control and began to pull away.

Michael Wright paced the Chargers with 12 points and four rebounds, while Danny Patton contributed 11 points and seven rebounds.

UP NEXT: Cypress will host Santiago Canyon College on Wednesday, January 22 at 5pm for their second matchup in the Orange Empire Conference.

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