Basketball Recap: Washington Drops Highest Score of Season Against High Tech SD

Rams

Team Score

12/26/24 vs High Tech SD	44
11/22/24 vs Carl Hayden Community	43
12/04/24 @ Moon Valley	38
12/12/24 @ Buckeye	18
12/17/24 vs Kellis	3

Washington scored the most points they've had this season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They lost 64-44 to the High Tech SD Storm. The defeat leaves the Rams without a win on the season.

Despite the loss, Washington still got an impressive performance from AnyaLisa Carino, who posted 16 points. Victoria Otiho was another key player, putting up ten points.

High Tech SD found their leader in freshman Poema Strong, who dropped a double-double on 30 points and ten boards. That makes it four consecutive games in which Strong has scored at least a third of High Tech SD's points. Another player making a difference was Kylei Hayward, who went 5 of 11 on her way to 12 points and seven steals.

Washington's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for High Tech SD, with the victory, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-5.

Coincidentally, both will both be playing North the next time they take the court. High Tech SD will head out to face North at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, while Washington will head out to face them at 5:30 p.m. on January 8, 2025.