SAN JACINTO, Calif. --- The Cypress Chargers came into the San Jacinto Tip-Off Tournament determined to get their first victory.  

The Chargers found themselves in a hard fought game in the first half, but ended up hanging on and defeating Cerritos, 70-62.  Haley Gorman took over for Cypress scoring a team high 26 points on the night.  Gorman also recorded eight rebounds and led the team in blocks with three.

Breanna Patton scored 15 points for Cypress and went 7 of 11 from the field.  

Cypress shot an impressive 43% from the field on the night and their defense held Cerritos to a 32% shooting performance.  

The Chargers also shot a respectable 82% from the charity strike, going 9 for 11.

Cypress plays Chaffey today in game two of the San Jacinto Tournament.  Tip-off is set to start at 4 pm.