Varela hadn't done well against Killian recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Varela Vipers blew past the Killian Cougars 66-41. The Vipers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 25 points or more this season.
When it comes to explaining why Killian lost, don't look at Derico Taylor. Despite the final result, he posted 16 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Taylor's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points.
Vipers
| 12/10/24 @ Killian | 66-41 |
| 12/06/24 vs Mater Brickell Academy | 69-62 |
| 12/05/24 @ Hialeah-Miami Lakes | 62-37 |
The victory was the third in a row for Varela, bringing their record for this year to 4-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.7 points per game. As for Killian, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 4-2.
Varela will look to defend their home court on Friday against Braddock at 7:30 p.m. As for Killian, they will head out to square off against Southwest at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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