Grant waltzed into their game on Wednesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They came out on top against the Laguna Creek Cardinals by a score of 54-44. That's more bragging rights for the Pacers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Grant got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Syd'Naeja Thompson out in front who posted 12 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals. Thompson is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least five every time she's taken the court this season. Keyara Lopa was another key player, putting up 14 points along with five boards and five steals.
Pacers
| 01/07/26 vs Laguna Creek | 54-44 |
| 01/05/26 vs Sheldon | 56-54 |
| 01/03/26 @ Natomas | 68-22 |
| 12/30/25 vs Granada | 64-57 |
| 12/29/25 vs Rio Linda | 62-43 |
Grant smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 33 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Laguna Creek's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alyson Aguirre-Hernandez, who scored 12 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Casey McCoy, who earned ten points along with seven boards and three steals.
Grant's record now sits at 8-4. As for Laguna Creek, they moved to 10-6 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Grant has already played their next matchup, a 61-19 win against Edison on the 9th. As for Laguna Creek, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 44-27 victory against Elk Grove on the 9th.
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