Basketball Recap: Taft Skates Past Stevens with Ease

Raiders

Margin (Wins)

12/13/25 vs Stevens	67
12/04/25 vs KIPP Somos Collegiate	65
11/13/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent	59
12/04/25 vs Austin	56
01/20/26 @ Stevens	47

Taft extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday, bumping them up to 22-10. They took their game with ease, bagging a 64-17 win over the Stevens Falcons. The Raiders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matchups by 23 points or more this season.

Taft's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Taylor Olson, who went 10-for-15 on her way to 25 points and five steals. The contest was Olson's fifth in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Kaelyn Flemons, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 17 rebounds.

Taft was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Stevens only posted four.

As for Stevens, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-21. While losing is never fun, they can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 987th, while Taft is ranked 289th).

When it comes to explaining why Stevens lost, don't look at Andrea Ortega. Despite the final result, she posted five points and three steals. Ortega is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games she's played.

Coincidentally, Taft and Stevens will both be playing Warren the next time they take the court. The Falcons will head out to face the Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Raiders will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.