Preview: High Tech SD Storm vs. Orange Glen Patriots
The High Tech SD Storm will be playing at home against the Orange Glen Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
High Tech SD's game on Friday was all tied up 18-18 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell to La Jolla 41-36. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for High Tech SD in their matchups with La Jolla: they've now lost five in a row.
Despite their loss, High Tech SD saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Vivianna Cravens, who scored 12 points along with eight rebounds and four steals, was perhaps the best of all. Cravens has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last ten times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma LaSalle, who scored four points along with nine rebounds and eight steals.
Meanwhile, Orange Glen's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. They took a 35-31 hit to the loss column at the hands of Rock Academy.
High Tech SD's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-7. As for Orange Glen, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season.
High Tech SD strolled past Orange Glen in their previous matchup back in November of 2023 by a score of 44-28. Does High Tech SD have another victory up their sleeve, or will Orange Glen turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.