Elizabeth was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost to the Sierra Stallions on the road by a 45-28 margin. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Stallions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 32-21 last Thursday.
Sierra's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ziyon Nicholson, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten boards. Those ten rebounds gave Nicholson a new career-high. Deja Burns was another key player, putting up five points in addition to nine blocks and eight boards.
Elizabeth's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Sierra, their record is now 13-8.
Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Cardinals challenge the Jaguars at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Sierra, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Pueblo Centennial at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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