Green Valley had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They simply couldn't be stopped on Monday as they easily beat the Pinecrest Academy Cadence Cougars 48-18. The contest was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Gators had established a 23 point advantage.
Green Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gianessa Vazquez led the charge by posting 18 points plus six steals. Jazmine Ramirez was another key player, posting 13 points in addition to seven steals.
Green Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Green Valley will head out to face off against Basic at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, they are headed away from home for the first time to take on Indian Springs at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Pinecrest Academy Cadence's offense hasn't had much luck over their past four games, but Friday's matchup will give them a chance to turn things around.
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