The Independence Patriots's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They were outmatched by Central on the road and fell 55-15. Independence was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-9.
Lia Sims continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Central, scoring 27 points along with 8 rebounds and 4 steals. The contest was Sims' fifth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Valeria Valenzuela, who scored 6 points along with 7 rebounds and 4 steals.
Independence's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Central, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.
Independence will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Arizona College Prep at 7:00 p.m. Hopefully Arizona College Prep focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 26 on Monday. As for Central, they will head out on the road to face off against Kellis at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Kellis focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 11 on Tuesday.
