Basketball Recap: Panorama Drops Highest Score of Season Against University Pathways Medical Magnet

Pythons

Team Score

01/02/25 vs University Pathways Medical Magnet	55
11/18/24 vs Magnolia Science Academy Reseda	41
12/13/24 @ Canoga Park	35
12/05/24 vs Fulton	33
12/30/24 vs Golden Valley	29

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Golden Valley, Panorama was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 55-37 victory over University Pathways Medical Magnet. The Pythons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Panorama's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was YESSENIA QUEZADA, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 boards. VALERY QUEZADA was another key player, going 6 of 14 on her way to 15 points along with seven rebounds and three steals.

Panorama smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as University Pathways Medical Magnet only pulled down eight offensive rebounds.

Several University Pathways Medical Magnet players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Gianna Benitez, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 rebounds. That was a full 48.6% of University Pathways Medical Magnet's points, marking the sixth time in a row she's posted more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Eva Gonzalez Ortiz, who had two points and eight rebounds.

Panorama now has a winning record of 4-3. As for University Pathways Medical Magnet, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.

Panorama and San Fernando will face off at 7:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played. As for University Pathways Medical Magnet, they and Sun Valley Magnet will face off at 4:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played.