JW North lost against Hemet back in December of 2019 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The JW North Huskies took a blow against the Hemet Bulldogs, falling 61-15. While losing is never fun, the Huskies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1119th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 322nd).
Despite the loss, JW North had strong showings from Aliyah Washington, who posted six points along with five boards and three blocks, and Marisol Blanco, who earned four points and nine rebounds.
Ruby Lindsey continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Hemet, going 10 of 20 on her way to 21 points and five steals. Lindsey is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ruby Gonzalez- Horta, who put up eight points along with 13 rebounds and four steals.
JW North's defeat was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Hemet, their win bumped their record up to 13-4.
JW North and Orange Vista will meet in a canine-themed contest at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. JW North is facing Orange Vista at the right time seeing as Orange Vista is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Hemet, they will venture away from home to take on Rancho Verde at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hemet is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.7 points per game this season.
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