After flying high against Metro Tech last Thursday, Verrado came back down to earth. The Verrado Vipers were dealt a 71-43 defeat at the hands of the High Tech SD Storm on Saturday. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Vipers came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 254th in Arizona, while the Storm are ranked 668th in California).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead High Tech SD to victory, but perhaps none more so than Poema Strong, who posted 22 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Ka'Mari House was another key player, putting up 14 points and seven steals.
Verrado's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for High Tech SD, their record now sits at 6-7.
Verrado will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Paradise Valley at 7:00 p.m. on January 9, 2025. High Tech SD will also get a bit of a break before their next match: they'll face off against Pacific Ridge at 5:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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