Legacy Academy's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 33-19 win over the Grady Bronchos. For the Silverbacks, this counts as revenge for the 45-42 victory the Bronchos walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2023.
Leading Legacy Academy to victory were Eden Griffis and Jasmine Contreras. Griffis dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Contreras posted six points and six boards. That makes it three consecutive games in which Griffis has scored at least a third of the Silverbacks' points. Another player making a difference was Lilyana Contreras, who put up five points in addition to seven boards and five steals.
Legacy Academy 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 every time they've taken the court this season.
Legacy Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Grady, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Legacy Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Texico at 5:30 p.m. on the 18th. As for Grady, they will square off against Tatum at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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