Basketball Recap: Rosamond Roadrunners vs. Delano Tigers
Rosamond had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They strolled past the Delano Tigers with points to spare, taking the game 43-27. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Roadrunners also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2023.
Rosamond's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kiley Perez led the charge by scoring 11 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Nadiyah Baladez, who scored eight points in addition to seven steals.
Rosamond smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 14 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Rosamond and Vasquez will face off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. As for Delano, they will be taking part in a tournament against Kern Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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