Eagle women launch into conference

The Feather River College women’s basketball team sharpened their talons with preseason games against tough competitors. The women were 9-7 in preseason play and are 1-0 in league.

The Eagles play College of the Redwoods tomorrow, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m., in the FRC gym. Fans encouraged!

The mighty Eagle women opened GVC play at home against league rival Lassen College, winning in overtime, 81-77.

Eagle Precious Masters scored 38 points for the women, Quannah Ryan scored 24 points, Jennessy Aragon scored 8 points, Serena Sanchez-Gardipe scored 6 points and Yaneesa Velasquez scored 5.

Masters sank five of her 12 3-point shots, Ryan sank three of nine. Aragon landed two of her nine 3-point shots.

Masters hit seven of nine free throw shots, Ryan landed five of six, Velasquez scored on three of four and Sanchez-Gardipe hit two of four.