Basketball Recap: Sharyland Rattlers vs. Pace Vikings
Sharyland had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 19 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They blew past the Pace Vikings 48-27. The Rattlers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 21 points or more this season.
Sharyland's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Samantha Sanchez, who went 5 for 9 en route to 10 points plus six rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Tristianni Cantu, who earned 13 points.
Sharyland smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 15 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Pace's loss came despite strong showings from Bre Nelson and Rebecca Ruiz. Nelson scored 13 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals, while Ruiz scored seven points along with six rebounds and three steals. That was a full 48.1% of Pace's points, marking the third time in a row she's scored more than a third of the team's points.
Sharyland's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Pace, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Sharyland didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 52-51 victory against Los Fresnos on the 15th. Pace has also already played their next matchup, a 39-27 win against Port Isabel on the 15th.
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