Over the Thanksgiving break, the Renegades split two games that put them at a 6-3 mark for the year. In their first match-up with Cabrillo on Wednesday, Ohlone lost a close battle, 67-64. A hard-fought battle throughout, Ohlone’s main flaw was turning the ball over. Cabrillo took advantage of Ohlone’s 20 giveaways, and in the second half got under Ohlone Coach John Peterson’s skin. Peterson was physically distraught as Cabrillo was sinking shots with ease from beyond the three-point line. Seahawks’ guard Tony Gallo proved tough to defend as he led Cabrillo with 20 points. The Renegades were led by Scott Clark, who dropped 18 points, along with seven rebounds. Ronnie Sawyer followed up Clark’s performance with a stat line that included 16 points and four boards. In the final minutes, Ohlone and Cabrillo kept exchanging one-point leads, and the Renegades were eventually forced to foul. Unfortunately for Ohlone, the Seahawks were in the bonus. Cabrillo lived on the foul line for the final seconds and held on tightly to a 65-64 lead. After sinking two consecutive free-throws, Cabrillo now clutched on to a 67-64. With one possession to go, Ohlone attempted to force overtime, but to no avail. In their second game over the break on Friday, the Renegades came out with more fire and intensity as they rolled over Gavilan College, 90-77. After ending the half tied at 40, Ohlone lit up the score board with 50 points in the latter half. The Renegades saw four players break double digits in points. Isaiah Moore put up 22 points, while going 9-11 from the field. Sawyer continued his hot hand with 19 points to go along with his seven rebounds and seven assists. Cyleb Burton dropped in 18, while fellow freshman Charles Barnes threw 11 into the pot. Up next for the Renegades will be a match-up with West Valley College, Saturday at 3 p.m.
By Nick Zambrano
Sports editor
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