Basketball Recap: Sacramento Wins Going Away Against Laguna Creek

By Team Reports Jan 5, 2025, 12:39pm

Basketball Recap: Sacramento Dragons vs. Laguna Creek Cardinals

Sacramento's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 56-35 margin over the Laguna Creek Cardinals. That 21 point margin sets a new team best for the Dragons this season.

Shawn Underwood continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 18 points and ten boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Damarie Taylor, who posted four points along with six steals and five assists.

Dragons

Offensive Rebounds

12/30/24 vs Laguna Creek16
12/28/24 vs San Joaquin Memorial12
12/26/24 vs Loyola7
12/20/24 vs Oak Ridge7
12/27/24 vs St. Monica2

Sacramento smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

When it comes to explaining why Laguna Creek lost, don't look at Malachi Strayhand. Despite the final result, he had six points.

Sacramento's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Laguna Creek, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9.

Sacramento didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 67-59 win against Vacaville on the 3rd. As for Laguna Creek, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, an 85-53 defeat against Oak Ridge on the 3rd.

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