Vallejo takes loss despite strong efforts from Veekie Head and Jazmine Cardwell

By Team Reports Jan 8, 2024, 12:22am

Recap: Vallejo Redhawks vs. San Leandro Pirates

If the Vallejo Redhawks were feeling good off their 56-13 takedown of the Armijo Royals on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Vallejo's tough 60-38 defeat to San Leandro on Saturday might stick with them for a while.

Jazmine Cardwell and Veekie Head certainly did their best on Saturday to try and avoid the loss. Cardwell dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds, while Head dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds. The contest was Cardwell's 15th in a row with at least ten points.

Vallejo has not been sharp recently, as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for San Leandro, their victory bumped their record up to 3-9.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vallejo will take on Bethel at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bethel is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak. As for San Leandro, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hayward at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.