Basketball Recap: Las Vegas Takes a Loss

Las Vegas was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a blow against the Shadow Ridge Mustangs, falling 70-33. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 61-28 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.

Despite the loss, Las Vegas saw an underclassman step up: freshman Sariyah Johnson posted eight points and 21 rebounds. Johnson has been hot, having posted 13 or more boards the last eight times she's played.

Wildcats

Previous 4 Games

02/06/25 @ Shadow Ridge	33-70
02/04/25 vs Palo Verde	53-58
01/31/25 @ Desert Pines	49-76
01/29/25 @ Desert Oasis	23-59

Even though they lost, Las Vegas smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 11 consecutive matchups.

Shadow Ridge got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jaslyn Jefferson out in front who had 28 points. Avery Freeman was another key player, putting up 19 points.

Las Vegas' defeat dropped their record down to 4-20. As for Shadow Ridge, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season.

Las Vegas does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Shadow Ridge, they will take on Faith Lutheran at 6:30 p.m. on February 13th. Shadow Ridge is on a four-game streak of home wins, Faith Lutheran a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court.