Basketball Recap: Burton Scorpions vs. Animo Venice Pirates
Burton unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by the Animo Venice Pirates 60-3 on Thursday. The Scorpions 's loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row dating back to last season.
Animo Venice's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Helen Nadales-Perez, who scored 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Angie Garcia, who posted 12 points.
Animo Venice's record is now 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Burton will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Animo Watts at 12:15 p.m. on January 10, 2025. As for Animo Venice, they will welcome University Prep Value at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. University Prep Value's defense has only allowed 19.8 points per game this season, so Animo Venice's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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