Torres advances to semis with late 3-pointer

Tyler Takeda/The madera Tribune

Matilda Torres’ Kaylin Perez passes the ball to a teammate during Saturday’s win Perez hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 11 seconds left to lift the Toros.

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Kaylin Perez drained a 3-pointer with seconds left to send the Matilda Torres Toros to the semifinals of their Cen-Cal Holiday Tournament.

Perez hit a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left to give the Toros a 53-51 lead over the Fowler Redcats. The Redcats couldn’t get a shot off in the final seconds, and the Toros advance to the semifinals on Friday against Edison at 5:30 p.m.

Perez didn’t hit a 3-pointer all game until her last 3-pointer. She led the team with 15 points to go with seven rebounds and four steals.