On Tuesday, Desert Pines faced Faith Lutheran in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Desert Pines Jaguars received a blow as they fell 55-38 to the Faith Lutheran Crusaders. The Jaguars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Crusaders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
| 01/07/25 @ Faith Lutheran | 3 |
| 12/21/24 vs Salem Academy | 8 |
| 12/19/24 vs Clovis East | 3 |
| 12/18/24 vs Jordan | 5 |
| 12/13/24 @ Spring Valley | 3 |
| 12/11/24 @ Arbor View | 3 |
Desert Pines lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Taveah Oliver, who posted 17 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Oliver is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last six games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaliyah Holman, who put up seven points and ten rebounds.
Leading Faith Lutheran to victory were Emma Herpin and Kloe Abdalla. Herpin almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds, while Abdalla almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds. What's more, Herpin also racked up five blocks, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jasmyn Jackson, who had 11 points.
Desert Pines is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-5. As for Faith Lutheran, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Desert Pines will welcome Democracy Prep Agassi Campus at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Democracy Prep Agassi Campus will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Desert Pines surely won't give up without a fight. As for Faith Lutheran, they will host Coronado at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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