Lindhurst’s Paloma Hernandez dribbles as Pierce’s Marlen Ambriz defends in the Blazers’ game on Dec. 29.

ARBUCKLE, CA (MPG) – In their final contest before the new year, the Blazers’ girls’ basketball team struggled to score and as a result fell on the road 16-64 to the host Pierce Bears.

Against the taller Bear squad, Lindhurst was at a disadvantage on the boards, but also forced the ball on offense resulting in turnovers that Pierce capitalized on in the form of easy layups.

To their credit however, the Blazers, who suited up just seven players, never quit and continued to play hard.

Lindhurst’s Baylei Bayan drives into the paint in the Blazers’ game against Pierce on Dec. 29 in Arbuckle.

Ashlyn Wheeler led the offensive effort with six points, coming on two early shots from beyond the arc.

Looking to end a five-game skid, Lindhurst (5-9) kicked off Sierra Delta League play by hosting Rio Vista and Woodland Christian on Jan. 5 and Jan. 7 respectively before heading to Citrus Heights on Jan. 9 to face San Juan.

Blazer guard Angela Zambrano initiates the offense in Lindhurst’s loss to Pierce on Dec. 29.