Basketball Recap: Polytechnic Panthers vs. Rio Hondo Prep Kares
Polytechnic was handed a three-point defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Rio Hondo Prep on Tuesday. The Polytechnic Panthers breezed by the Rio Hondo Prep Kares to the tune of 57-19. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 25 points or more this season.
Polytechnic found their leader in freshman Maggie Scholze, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine steals. Those nine steals set a new season-high mark for Scholze. The team also got some help courtesy of Areni Ohanian, who had 17 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals.
Polytechnic was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rio Hondo Prep only posted three.
Despite the loss, Rio Hondo Prep still got an impressive performance from EVONNY ORTEGA, who had six points along with three steals. ORTEGA has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last three times she's played.
Polytechnic now has a winning record of 3-2.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Polytechnic Panthers face off against the Chaffey Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Polytechnic is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59 points per game this season. Rio Hondo Prep has already played their next match (against Polytechnic), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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