The Edison Tigers and the Sanger West Hornets will compete for holiday cheer at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Edison is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Justin Garza just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 36-31 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Guardians.
Despite their loss, Edison saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jamiya McCoy, who posted 11 points, was perhaps the best of all. Angelique Montez was another key player, putting up nine points.
Meanwhile, Sanger West was able to grind out a solid win over Washington Union on Tuesday, taking the game 44-31. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Hornets.
Edison better keep an eye on Soha Khan. She was instrumental in Sanger West's win, posting 17 points and six rebounds. The dominant performance gave Khan a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Shelbi Castaneda, who had ten points and five rebounds.
Sanger West smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in eight consecutive matchups.
Edison's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Sanger West, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
Everything came up roses for Edison against Sanger West in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, as the team secured a 59-26 win. Will Edison repeat their success, or does Sanger West have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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