Pittsburg lost against Freedom back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Pittsburg Pirates took a blow against the Freedom Falcons, falling 60-28. The Pirates were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-4.
Pittsburg's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaqueline Martinez, who posted nine points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Jurnee Cox, who earned ten points.
Freedom had a senior duo take command as Anisa Blalock went 6 for 14 on her way to 15 points along with eight rebounds and four steals and Eve Monzon went 5 of 12 en route to 16 points and four steals. Monzon has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last ten times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ariel De La O, who put up seven points and seven boards.
Pittsburg has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for Freedom, they pushed their record up to 13-5 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Pittsburg has already played their next contest, a 58-35 loss against Foothill on the 11th. As for Freedom, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 44-41 defeat against Dublin on the 11th.
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